Excellent
#628 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Key (francis Scott) Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
1530 43rd Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122
Enrollment
562
Student-Teacher
24.4:1
Score
8.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
562
Student-Teacher
24.4:1
Score
8.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#628 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#25 of 120
public schools
In district
#24 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Equity
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Key (francis Scott) Elementary
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About Key (francis Scott) Elementary
Key (francis Scott) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Key (francis Scott) Elementary serves approximately 562 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Key (francis Scott) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Key (francis Scott) Elementary show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.7 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Key (francis Scott) Elementary runs 24.4:1 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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Key (francis Scott) Elementary — Students at Key (francis Scott) Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
26.2%
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: 8.7/10.
How Key (francis Scott) Elementary Compares
See how Key (francis Scott) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1530 43rd Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Key (francis Scott) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lafayette Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Sunset Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ulloa Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOLY NAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Holy Name Elementary San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| Noriega Children Center San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| WEST PORTAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Sunset Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Giannini (A.P.) Middle San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 9.0 |
| St. Ignatius College Preparatory San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Lawton Alternative San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 9.0 |
| Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| S.F. County Special Education San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Terra San Francisco School San Francisco | 1.2 mi | — |
| ST GABRIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| St. Gabriel Elementary School San Francisco | 1.3 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO PACIFIC ACADEMY San Francisco | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| San Francisco Pacific Academy San Francisco | 1.3 mi | — |
| Lafayette Elementary San Francisco | 1.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Kahlon Family Services School San Francisco | 1.3 mi | — |
| Ulloa Elementary San Francisco | 1.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Bais Menacham Yeshiva Day School San Francisco | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,717
Median Home Value
$1,507,100
Median Rent
$2,720/mo
Population
57,369
College Educated
62.9%
Homeownership
48.7%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
42.2
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brewer Island Elementary Foster City, CA | 8.7 |
| Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology Vista, CA | 8.7 |
| Community Magnet Charter Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.7 |
| Curtner Elementary Milpitas, CA | 8.7 |
| D. J. Sedgwick Elementary Cupertino, CA | 8.7 |
| Dailard Elementary San Diego, CA | 8.7 |
Compare Key (francis Scott) Elementary with similar schools nearby
Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
- CompareKey (francis Scott) Elementary vs Parker (Jean) ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 8.4/10 -0.3 vs Key (francis Scott) Elementary
- CompareKey (francis Scott) Elementary vs King (Thomas Starr) ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 9.4/10 +0.7 vs Key (francis Scott) Elementary
- CompareKey (francis Scott) Elementary vs Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 8.5/10 -0.2 vs Key (francis Scott) Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Key (francis Scott) Elementary
What grades does Key (francis Scott) Elementary serve?
Key (francis Scott) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Key (francis Scott) Elementary?
Key (francis Scott) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Key (francis Scott) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Key (francis Scott) Elementary is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Key (francis Scott) Elementary rank in CA?
Key (francis Scott) Elementary ranks #628 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Key (francis Scott) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Key (francis Scott) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Key (francis Scott) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Key (francis Scott) Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Key (francis Scott) Elementary a charter school?
No, Key (francis Scott) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Key (francis Scott) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Key (francis Scott) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Key (francis Scott) Elementary?
26.2% of students at Key (francis Scott) 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 26.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (415) 759-2811
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #24 of 103
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