Excellent
#878 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Alamo Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco Unified elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 23rd Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121
- Math 70% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alamo Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alamo Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Francisco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$138,353
Median home value
$1,634,600
Median rent
$2,327/mo
College educated
63.9%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittredge SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Kittredge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| St John of San Francisco Orthodox AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| San Francisco SchoolhousePrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 113
- Rank in district
- #29 of 103
- District spending per student
- $22,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alamo Elementary is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alamo Elementary
Alamo Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alamo Elementary
What grades does Alamo Elementary serve?
Alamo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alamo Elementary?
Alamo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamo Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alamo Elementary rank in CA?
Alamo Elementary ranks #878 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alamo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alamo 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 Alamo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alamo Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alamo Elementary a charter school?
No, Alamo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alamo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alamo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alamo Elementary?
40.7% of students at Alamo 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (415) 750-8456
- Area population (ZIP 94121)
- 42,987
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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