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Rooftop Elementary School

443 Burnett Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94131
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Tel: (415) 695-5692
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Rooftop Elementary School serves 583 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rooftop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Rooftop Elementary School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
583 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rooftop Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
56%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
65%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
23%
56%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
38%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
19%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.76
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rooftop Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
San Francisco Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rooftop Elementary School's ranking?

Rooftop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Rooftop Elementary School?

583 students attend Rooftop Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Rooftop Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rooftop Elementary School?

Rooftop Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Rooftop Elementary School offer ?

Rooftop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Rooftop Elementary School part of?

Rooftop Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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