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Enrollment
457
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THE NEW SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT·NCES 060243913939
The New School of San Francisco
940 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133 · (415) 401-8489 · San Francisco County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL457 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
23 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
160 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 31 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 49 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 61 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 62 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 60 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (43) is 28% smaller than its 8th grade class (60).
Student demographics
74%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like The New School of San Francisco
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New School of San Francisco this school | 457 | 35.0% | N/A |
| Almond Grove Elementary Oakley | 427 | 36.3% | 48.8% |
| Castle Heights Elementary Los Angeles | 501 | 32.7% | 79.8% |
| Golden Oak Community Santa Clarita | 533 | 33.8% | 60.7% |
| Burcham Elementary Long Beach | 412 | 36.2% | 61.6% |
| Justice Street Academy Charter West Hills | 430 | 41.9% | 70.3% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where The New School of San Francisco ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Francisco County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 457 | #2,927 of 5,915 | #20 of 81 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.9:1 | #875 of 5,352 | #8 of 65 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 74.2% | #180 of 5,354 | #12 of 65 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.0% | #4,560 of 5,625 | #56 of 74 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
457
+110 (+32%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 457 | 23 | 19.9:1 | 35% (160) |
| 2023-24 | 444 | 22 | 20.2:1 | 36% (162) |
| 2022-23 | 439 | 22 | 19.9:1 | 34% (148) |
| 2020-21 | 347 | 24 | 14.5:1 | 28% (96) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The New School of San Francisco.
About The New School of San Francisco
In San Francisco, California, The New School of San Francisco is a mid-sized elementary school. The school has 457 students in 2024-25 across kindergarten through 8.
The local education agency for The New School of San Francisco is The New School of San Francisco District.
The largest group at The New School of San Francisco is Hispanic students, at 37%. The school is also 28% White, 14% Asian, 12% multiracial, and 8% Black. That is higher than the 16% Hispanic share among all San Francisco County residents. The diversity index for The New School of San Francisco is 74%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The New School of San Francisco reported 23 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 19.9:1. Elementary schools in California average 22.3:1, 2.4 more students per teacher than here. There are 160 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 35% of enrollment. That rate is below the 54% average among public schools in San Francisco County.
In the surrounding county, San Francisco County, median household income comes to about $140,970, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 60% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. The county's public schools total 132, with about 56,505 students.
The closest school to The New School of San Francisco is Yick Wo Elementary, located about 0.1 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of The New School of San Francisco.
The New School of San Francisco is coded as City: Large in federal locale data. The New School of San Francisco is one of the charter schools in California.
From 347 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 457 by 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio increased from 14.5:1 to 19.9:1.
The New School of San Francisco discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
San Francisco County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
830,235
Census ACS
Median income
$140,970
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
132
56,505 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Francisco
- Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)High · 3,447 students
- Lowell HighHigh · 2,571 students
- Lincoln (Abraham) HighHigh · 2,074 students
- Washington (George) HighHigh · 2,068 students
- Galileo HighHigh · 1,750 students
- Balboa HighHigh · 1,238 students
Nearby schools
- Yick Wo Elementary0.1 mi · 205
- Parker (Jean) Elementary0.3 mi · 128
- Francisco Middle0.3 mi · 496
- Garfield Elementary0.5 mi · 176
- Stockton (Commodore) Children Center0.5 mi · 22
- Galileo High0.5 mi · 1,750
Frequently asked questions
About The New School of San FranciscoWhat is the total enrollment at The New School of San Francisco?
The New School of San Francisco enrolls approximately 457 students in grades KG-08.
Is The New School of San Francisco an elementary, middle, or high school?
The New School of San Francisco is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does The New School of San Francisco have?
The New School of San Francisco employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at The New School of San Francisco?
At The New School of San Francisco, the student body is approximately 28% White, 37% Hispanic, 8% Black, 14% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is The New School of San Francisco public or private?
The New School of San Francisco is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by The New School of San Francisco District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.