Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yick Wo 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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yick Wo 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yick Wo Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yick Wo 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 Yick Wo 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
#733 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yick Wo Elementary School's ranking?
Yick Wo Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yick Wo Elementary School often compared to?
Yick Wo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yick Wo Elementary School?
209 students attend Yick Wo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Yick Wo Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yick Wo Elementary School?
Yick Wo Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Yick Wo Elementary School offer ?
Yick Wo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yick Wo Elementary School part of?
Yick Wo Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Yick Wo Elementary School located?
Yick Wo Elementary School is located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Russian Hill.
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