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Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary

Elementary School · San Francisco Unified

3125 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco, CA 94110

Enrollment

383

Student-Teacher

20.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

California schools

#4,955 of 9,539

In San Francisco

#78 of 120

public schools

In district

#68 of 103

San Francisco Unified

School environment

7.0 / 10

Very Good

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Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary

6.3/10

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About Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary

Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary serves approximately 383 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,955 of 9,539 schools in CA.

Structured state assessment records for Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 6.9
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Flynn (leonard R.) 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.

50% of students at Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,909
Chronic Absenteeism50.1%

Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary — Students at Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

56.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 26.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
39.4% (2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency 30.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
45.3% (2024 CAASPP)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17.3%
ELA
25.4%
2024
Math
29.5%
ELA
34.4%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.

How Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary Compares

See how Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
48th percentile in CA
Academic
5.2/10
Average
Growth
6.7/10
Average
Environment
7.0/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
56%
Teaching Staff
20:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
50.1%

Location

3125 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco, CA 94110

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SYNERGY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 (rated 6.6/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Moscone (George R.) Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi
School Distance Rating
St. Anthony–Immaculate Conception San Francisco 0.1 mi
ST ANTHONY - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL San Francisco 0.1 mi 5.2
Donum Dei Classical Academy San Francisco 0.1 mi
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) San Francisco 0.2 mi 6.5
ST PETER'S SCHOOL San Francisco 0.3 mi 5.0
St. Peter's School San Francisco 0.3 mi
Meadows-livingstone school San Francisco 0.4 mi
MEADOWS-LIVINGSTONE SCHOOL San Francisco 0.4 mi
Eclipse Academy San Francisco 0.5 mi
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary San Francisco 0.5 mi 3.4
Mission Preparatory San Francisco 0.5 mi 4.4
Bryant Elementary San Francisco 0.5 mi 4.3
Moscone (George R.) Elementary San Francisco 0.6 mi 6.2
Synergy School San Francisco 0.5 mi
SYNERGY SCHOOL San Francisco 0.5 mi 7.2
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 San Francisco 0.6 mi 6.6
Revere (Paul) Elementary San Francisco 0.7 mi 3.6
KATHERINE MICHIELS SCHOOL San Francisco 0.6 mi
Katherine Michiels School San Francisco 0.6 mi
O'Connell (John) High San Francisco 0.8 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$152,403

Median Home Value

$1,500,200

Median Rent

$2,404/mo

Population

66,687

College Educated

61%

Homeownership

41.6%

Avg Commute

30.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Median Age

39.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary

What grades does Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary serve?

Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary?

Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Flynn (leonard R.) 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 Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary rank in CA?

Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary ranks #4,955 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary a charter school?

No, Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary a Title I school?

No, Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flynn (leonard R.) Elementary?

56.1% of students at Flynn (leonard R.) 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
95 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
84 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
93 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Free/Reduced Lunch
56.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Francisco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.1%

District

San Francisco Unified
District Enrollment
48,736
Schools in District
113
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,909
District Rank
#68 of 103

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