Excellent
#239 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Ortega (jose) Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
400 Sargent St., San Francisco, CA 94132
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
24.9:1
Score
9.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
24.9:1
Score
9.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#239 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#11 of 120
public schools
In district
#11 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Ortega (jose) Elementary
Ortega (jose) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Ortega (jose) Elementary serves approximately 374 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ortega (jose) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Ortega (jose) Elementary show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.1 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Ortega (jose) Elementary runs 24.9:1 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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Ortega (jose) Elementary — Students at Ortega (jose) Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
56.1%
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
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Ortega (jose) Elementary Compares
See how Ortega (jose) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
400 Sargent St., San Francisco, CA 94132
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ortega (jose) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sloat (Commodore) Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is OUR LADY PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Daly City), a more accessible option. Additionally, THE BRANDEIS SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO (rated 7.0/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94132 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,557
Median Home Value
$1,458,700
Median Rent
$2,503/mo
Population
27,406
College Educated
58.5%
Homeownership
46.4%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
14%
Median Age
39.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ortega (jose) Elementary
What grades does Ortega (jose) Elementary serve?
Ortega (jose) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ortega (jose) Elementary?
Ortega (jose) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ortega (jose) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ortega (jose) Elementary is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ortega (jose) Elementary rank in CA?
Ortega (jose) Elementary ranks #239 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ortega (jose) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ortega (jose) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Ortega (jose) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ortega (jose) Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ortega (jose) Elementary a charter school?
No, Ortega (jose) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ortega (jose) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ortega (jose) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ortega (jose) Elementary?
56.1% of students at Ortega (jose) 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
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (415) 469-4726
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #11 of 103
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