Serving 135 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- 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 135 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 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 0.72, 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
#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
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
46%
55%
Black
19%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 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?
135 students attend El Dorado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of El Dorado Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Dorado Elementary School?
El Dorado Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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