West Portal Elementary School K-5, With Chinese Immersion Program, California Distinguished School
Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Portal Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: West Portal Elementary serves the southwest part of San Francisco, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Portal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Portal Elementary School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
West Portal Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Portal Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
58%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Portal Elementary School's ranking?
West Portal Elementary School is ranked #1137 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are West Portal Elementary School often compared to?
West Portal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend West Portal Elementary School?
588 students attend West Portal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West Portal Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Portal Elementary School?
West Portal Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Portal Elementary School offer ?
West Portal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Portal Elementary School part of?
West Portal Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is West Portal Elementary School located?
West Portal Elementary School is located in the West of Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in West of Twin Peaks.
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