Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
82%
12%
Hispanic
6%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School's ranking?
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School?
260 students attend Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School?
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School offer ?
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School part of?
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
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