Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School

1541 12th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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 (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • 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
Reading/Language Arts 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
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#531 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
76%
34%
76%
47%
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
63%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(22-23)
8.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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