Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lilienthal (Claire) 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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lilienthal (Claire) 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
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
670 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lilienthal (Claire) 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 Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#334 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
31%
12%

Hispanic
12%
56%

Black
7%
5%

White
26%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
24%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School's ranking?
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School is ranked #334 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School?
670 students attend Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School?
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School offer ?
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School part of?
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School located?
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School is located in the Marina District neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Marina District.
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