Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Dorado Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Dorado Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
El Dorado Elementary School's student population of 123 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
123 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
El Dorado Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Dorado Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9143 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
11%
12%

Hispanic
46%
56%

Black
17%
5%

White
3%
20%

Hawaiian
11%
n/a

Two or more races
12%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%

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 El Dorado Elementary School's ranking?
El Dorado Elementary School is ranked #9143 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Dorado Elementary School?
123 students attend El Dorado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of El Dorado Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado Elementary School?
El Dorado Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Dorado Elementary School offer ?
El Dorado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Dorado Elementary School part of?
El Dorado Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is El Dorado Elementary School located?
El Dorado Elementary School is located in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Visitacion Valley.
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