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#47 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 1% in state

Brisbane Elementary

Elementary School · Brisbane Elementary · Brisbane, CA

An elementary school in Brisbane, CA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 San Bruno Ave., Brisbane, CA 94005

  • Math 74% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$26,077
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Brisbane Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

16.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brisbane 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,692/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brisbane), 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

$151,593

Median home value

$1,127,200

Median rent

$2,634/mo

College educated

50.6%

Homeownership

60.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Martin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9K–51.3 mi382Compare →
Hillside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–61.6 mi62Compare →
Mills MontessoriPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–21.6 mi45Compare →
Spruce ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5K–51.7 mi394Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Brisbane Elementary

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$26,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brisbane Elementary is listed in Brisbane Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brisbane Elementary

Brisbane Elementary is a public elementary school in Brisbane, CA, part of Brisbane Elementary, serving approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Brisbane Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Brisbane Elementary School is located at 500 San Bruno Ave, Brisbane, CA 94005, USA 1. It is part of the Brisbane School District, which emphasizes conceptual understanding and the Common Core State Standards through year-long themes 1. The district's program focuses on higher-order thinking skills, including understanding, evaluating, and creating, while threading Lifeskills throughout the curriculum to prepare students as thoughtful, prepared, and engaged citizens 1. Recent district events include a Staff Appreciation Week on May 4 and a BEST PTO meeting at Brisbane Elementary on May 5 1. Additionally, a Panorama Book Fair is scheduled for May 19, and a Panorama Field Day is set for May 20 1. The Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 29 in the Lipman Library 1. A public hearing regarding a Parcel Tax election resolution for the June ballot was also noted 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.brisbanesd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brisbane Elementary

What grades does Brisbane Elementary serve?

Brisbane Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Brisbane Elementary?

Brisbane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brisbane Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Brisbane Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brisbane Elementary rank in CA?

Brisbane Elementary ranks #47 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Brisbane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Brisbane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Brisbane Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brisbane Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brisbane Elementary a charter school?

No, Brisbane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brisbane Elementary a Title I school?

No, Brisbane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brisbane Elementary?

16.6% of students at Brisbane 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
187
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Mateo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 94005)
4,718
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
44.2
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 94005; 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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