Parks (Rosa) Elementary School

1501 O'farrell St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parks (Rosa) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parks (Rosa) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Parks (Rosa) Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Parks (Rosa) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School is 0.80, 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)
#4275 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parks (Rosa) 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.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parks (Rosa) 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.
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
20%
12%
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Hispanic
23%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parks (Rosa) Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
5%
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White
11%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Parks (Rosa) Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
23%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Parks (Rosa) Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.80
This chart displays the diversity score of Parks (Rosa) 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
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parks (Rosa) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parks (Rosa) 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 Parks (Rosa) Elementary School's ranking?
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School is ranked #4275 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Parks (Rosa) Elementary School?
385 students attend Parks (Rosa) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
23% of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parks (Rosa) Elementary School?
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Parks (Rosa) Elementary School offer ?
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Parks (Rosa) Elementary School part of?
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Parks (Rosa) Elementary School located?
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School is located in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Western Addition.

School Reviews

5   12/14/2009
My son enrolled in the Rosa Parks Japanese program this fall. His kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Abiko, and his Japanese teacher, Inoue Sensei are both terrific. We love both the Japanese program and the school as a whole. I think every adult there knows my son's name. Every time we walk through the halls he's greeted by someone. The atmosphere is kind and friendly, and the school has some amazing programs and projects in the works. Parent involvement is very high. My kid is learning a lot. Homework is reasonable. After school programs/classes are available. Nice building. Lots of field trips. Check it out!
- Posted by Parent - merri
5   12/14/2009
Although this school was not one of our choices on the application, we have been very happy with this school. It has a very beautiful campus and has 4 separate play structures. It also has a large yard area for PE, assembly, etc.
- Posted by Parent - deep-
5   12/14/2009
Rosa Parks JBBP is strong academically and includes great communication/conflict resolution training and exposure to diversity. The teachers and parents are amazingly dedicated and we are all impressed with the new principal. This school is truly an undiscovered gem!
- Posted by Parent - naomi

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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