Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 231.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 10.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 38.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yu (Alice Fong) 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
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
594 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Can! Transform Learning, Transform Lives!
School Rankings
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#531 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
63%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School's ranking?
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School?
594 students attend Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School?
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School offer ?
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School part of?
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School located?
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School is located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Inner Sunset.
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