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#1801 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 19% in state

Yu (alice Fong) Elementary

Elementary School · San Francisco Unified

1541 12th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

589

Student-Teacher

26.8:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

589

Student-Teacher

26.8:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

California schools

#1,801 of 9,539

In San Francisco

#48 of 120

public schools

In district

#47 of 103

San Francisco Unified

Equity

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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About Yu (alice Fong) Elementary

Yu (alice Fong) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Yu (alice Fong) Elementary serves approximately 589 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Yu (alice Fong) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,801 of 9,539 schools in CA.

Structured state assessment records for Yu (alice Fong) Elementary show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares1.0 pts above district

7.9

This school 7.9 · Very Good
District avg 6.9
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Yu (alice Fong) Elementary runs 26.8:1 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress6.8Average50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data12

Annual Change-1.22 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2024

TrendDeclining

Academics9.8Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency76.9% (2024 CAASPP)

Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2024 CAASPP)

Math vs. State Avg+31.2 pts

Reading vs. State Avg+39.2 pts

Overall Proficiency79% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)

vs. Expected+25.5 pts

Adjusted Percentile97th

Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio26.8:1

Per-Pupil Spending$22,909

Chronic Absenteeism8.5%

Yu (alice Fong) Elementary — Students at Yu (alice Fong) Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

36.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 79.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

School

State

36.8% (2024 CAASPP)

ELA Proficiency 81.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

School

State

45.8% (2024 CAASPP)

Based on 36 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

92%

ELA

86%

2010

Math

93%

ELA

87%

2011

Math

91%

ELA

88%

2012

Math

93%

ELA

87%

2014

Math

87%

ELA

80%

2015

Math

82%

ELA

81%

2016

Math

79%

ELA

80%

2017

Math

74%

ELA

80%

2018

Math

70%

ELA

75%

2019

Math

70%

ELA

75%

2022

Math

69.6%

ELA

76.9%

2024

Math

76.9%

ELA

82.1%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.

How Yu (alice Fong) Elementary Compares

See how Yu (alice Fong) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

7.9/10

81th percentile in CA

Academic

9.8/10

Excellent

Growth

6.8/10

Average

Environment

7.6/10

Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

36%

Teaching Staff

27:1 student-teacher ratio

22 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

8.5%

Location

1541 12th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Yu (alice Fong) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lawton Alternative (rated 9.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Argonne Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Grattan Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST ANNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL San Francisco	0.3 mi	227	6.5
WOODSIDE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco	0.4 mi	12	—
Independence High San Francisco	0.4 mi	197	9.1
Jefferson Elementary San Francisco	0.5 mi	502	7.7
Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Ortega) San Francisco	0.6 mi	317	—
Hoover (Herbert) Middle San Francisco	0.9 mi	948	8.4
Clarendon Alternative Elementary San Francisco	0.8 mi	529	7.9
West Portal Elementary San Francisco	1.1 mi	590	7.9
Lincoln (Abraham) High San Francisco	1.1 mi	2,037	8.2
STRATFORD SCHOOL San Francisco	1.2 mi	53	7.6
Argonne Elementary San Francisco	1.2 mi	368	8.6
McCoppin (Frank) Elementary San Francisco	1.2 mi	242	8.3
Grattan Elementary San Francisco	1.1 mi	384	8.5
San Francisco High School of the Arts San Francisco	1.2 mi	53	—
SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS San Francisco	1.2 mi	46	8.4
ST CECILIA SCHOOL San Francisco	1.4 mi	531	5.4
Lawton Alternative San Francisco	1.1 mi	601	9.0
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL San Francisco	1.4 mi	152	6.7
ST BRENDAN SCHOOL San Francisco	1.3 mi	285	5.2
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr San Francisco	1.3 mi	11	—

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

Median Age

42.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yu (alice Fong) Elementary

What grades does Yu (alice Fong) Elementary serve?

Yu (alice Fong) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Yu (alice Fong) Elementary?

Yu (alice Fong) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yu (alice Fong) Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Yu (alice Fong) Elementary is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Yu (alice Fong) Elementary rank in CA?

Yu (alice Fong) Elementary ranks #1,801 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Yu (alice Fong) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Yu (alice Fong) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Yu (alice Fong) Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Yu (alice Fong) Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Yu (alice Fong) Elementary a charter school?

No, Yu (alice Fong) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Yu (alice Fong) Elementary a Title I school?

No, Yu (alice Fong) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yu (alice Fong) Elementary?

36.2% of students at Yu (alice Fong) 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: 90 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 69 Good Transit
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

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How does Yu (alice Fong) Elementary stack up?

Parker (Jean) Elementary

8.4

Chin (John Yehall) Elementary

9.1

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9.2

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 589
Student-Teacher Ratio: 26.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 22
Free/Reduced Lunch: 36.2%
Type: regular
Setting: Large City
County: San Francisco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 8.5%
Phone: (415) 759-2764

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District

San Francisco Unified

District Enrollment: 48,736
Schools in District: 113
Per-Pupil Spending: $22,909
District Rank: #47 of 103

Other Schools in This District

Roosevelt Middle 9.5 King (Thomas Starr) Elementary 9.4 Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary 9.4 Peabody (George) Elementary 9.4 Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila 9.3

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