Excellent
#417 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Yick Wo Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
2245 Jones St., San Francisco, CA 94133
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#417 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#17 of 120
public schools
In district
#17 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Yick Wo Elementary
Yick Wo Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Yick Wo Elementary serves approximately 199 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Yick Wo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Yick Wo Elementary show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 199 students, Yick Wo Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
32% of students at Yick Wo 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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Yick Wo Elementary — Students at Yick Wo Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
40.7%
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: 8.4/10.
How Yick Wo Elementary Compares
See how Yick Wo Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2245 Jones St., San Francisco, CA 94133
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yick Wo Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chin (John Yehall) Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Parker (Jean) Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The New School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Francisco Middle San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 8.3 |
| STS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Parker (Jean) Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Galileo High San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Spring Valley Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| CUMBERLAND CHINESE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Garfield Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Cathedral School for Boys San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| Stockton (Commodore) Children Center San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Sovereign Private School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Saint Brigid Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| ST BRIGID SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Sherman Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Redding Elementary San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| STERNE SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Sterne School San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Chin (John Yehall) Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94133 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,025
Median Home Value
$1,519,100
Median Rent
$1,985/mo
Population
24,753
College Educated
54.9%
Homeownership
17.5%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Median Age
45.6
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| North Hillsborough Hillsborough, CA | 8.9 |
| Panorama Elementary Daly City, CA | 8.9 |
| Park Elementary Mill Valley, CA | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yick Wo Elementary
What grades does Yick Wo Elementary serve?
Yick Wo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Yick Wo Elementary?
Yick Wo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yick Wo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yick Wo Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yick Wo Elementary rank in CA?
Yick Wo Elementary ranks #417 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Yick Wo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yick Wo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Yick Wo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yick Wo Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Yick Wo Elementary a charter school?
No, Yick Wo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yick Wo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yick Wo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yick Wo Elementary?
40.7% of students at Yick Wo 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
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 40.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (415) 749-3540
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #17 of 103
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