Clarendon Alternative Elementary School

500 Clarendon Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94131
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarendon Alternative Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarendon Alternative Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Clarendon Alternative Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarendon Alternative Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#555 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
29%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
55%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
29%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
26%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarendon Alternative Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarendon Alternative Elementary School's ranking?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School is ranked #555 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Clarendon Alternative Elementary School often compared to?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miraloma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Clarendon Alternative Elementary School?
523 students attend Clarendon Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarendon Alternative Elementary School?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Clarendon Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clarendon Alternative Elementary School part of?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Clarendon Alternative Elementary School located?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School is located in the Forest Knolls neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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