Needs Improvement
#9312 of 9,539 schools in CA
Guadalupe Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
859 Prague St., San Francisco, CA 94112
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
31:1
Score
3.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher
31:1
Score
3.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,312 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#116 of 120
public schools
In district
#100 of 103
San Francisco Unified
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About Guadalupe Elementary
Guadalupe Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Guadalupe Elementary serves approximately 279 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. Guadalupe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #9,312 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Guadalupe Elementary show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.0 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Guadalupe Elementary runs 31:1 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.
43% of students at Guadalupe 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
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Guadalupe Elementary — Students at Guadalupe Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.6/10.
How Guadalupe Elementary Compares
See how Guadalupe Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
859 Prague St., San Francisco, CA 94112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Guadalupe Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Panorama Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Daly City), which scores notably higher. Another option is George Washington Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Daly City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Monroe Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Panorama Elementary Daly City | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| SCHOOL OF THE EPIPHANY San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| McLaren (John) Children Centers San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Cleveland Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| George Washington Elementary Daly City | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Balboa High San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Jordan (June) School for Equity San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Longfellow Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 3.8 |
| SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Denman (James) Middle San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Monroe Elementary San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| San Francisco Community Alternative San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| SAN FRANCISCO ISLAMIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.9 mi | — |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Stratford School San Francisco San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
| Lick-Wilmerding High School San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
| San Francisco Islamic School San Francisco | 1.1 mi | — |
| San Francisco Adventist School San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTIST SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,906
Median Home Value
$1,159,600
Median Rent
$2,326/mo
Population
80,133
College Educated
36.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
41.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Guadalupe Elementary
What grades does Guadalupe Elementary serve?
Guadalupe Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Guadalupe Elementary?
Guadalupe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Elementary is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Guadalupe Elementary rank in CA?
Guadalupe Elementary ranks #9,312 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Guadalupe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Guadalupe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Guadalupe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Guadalupe Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Guadalupe Elementary a charter school?
No, Guadalupe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Guadalupe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Guadalupe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guadalupe Elementary?
70.6% of students at Guadalupe 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
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (415) 469-4718
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #100 of 103
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