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)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#555 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
26%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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