Excellent
#880 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Grattan Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
165 Grattan St., San Francisco, CA 94117
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#880 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#32 of 120
public schools
In district
#31 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Grattan Elementary
Grattan Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Grattan Elementary serves approximately 384 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Grattan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #880 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Grattan Elementary show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Grattan Elementary runs 20.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Grattan Elementary — Students at Grattan Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
14.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.
How Grattan Elementary Compares
See how Grattan Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
165 Grattan St., San Francisco, CA 94117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Grattan Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is McKinley Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$175,096
Median Home Value
$1,641,400
Median Rent
$2,786/mo
Population
37,575
College Educated
78.3%
Homeownership
28.3%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
35
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Compare Grattan Elementary with similar schools nearby
Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
- CompareGrattan Elementary vs Parker (Jean) ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 8.4/10 -0.1 vs Grattan Elementary
- CompareGrattan Elementary vs Sutro ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 9.2/10 +0.7 vs Grattan Elementary
- CompareGrattan Elementary vs King (Thomas Starr) ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 9.4/10 +0.9 vs Grattan Elementary
- CompareGrattan Elementary vs Lafayette ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 9.3/10 +0.8 vs Grattan Elementary
- CompareGrattan Elementary vs Cobb (William L.) ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 6.8/10 -1.7 vs Grattan Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grattan Elementary
What grades does Grattan Elementary serve?
Grattan Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Grattan Elementary?
Grattan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grattan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grattan Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grattan Elementary rank in CA?
Grattan Elementary ranks #880 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grattan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grattan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grattan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grattan Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grattan Elementary a charter school?
No, Grattan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grattan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grattan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grattan Elementary?
14.6% of students at Grattan Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 14.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (415) 759-2815
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #31 of 103
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