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Alamo Elementary

250 23rd Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94121

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 513 of 6783 in California

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About Alamo Elementary

Alamo Elementary School is a public school in San Francisco, California, that serves students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the San Francisco Unified School District. The school has about 400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22:1. This facility helps with structured classroom learning while also meeting the needs of all students.Alamo Elementary School has a standards-based academic program, and it is one of the best elementary schools in California . It focuses on core subjects like English Language Arts and Math. It also offers enrichment activities in the arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning. In an urban public school, instruction is meant to help a wide range of students. The student body is very diverse, with most students identifying as racial or ethnic minorities. This information shows that the school is in a multicultural area. Based on academic data, about 68% of students are proficient at math and 66% are proficient at reading/ELA, which is better than the average for the district. The amount of money each student gets is the same as what San Francisco spends on public schools, which helps pay for teaching materials and student services.

Alamo Elementary Contact Information

Address

250 23rd Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94121

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Phone

(415) 750-8456

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Website

sfusd.edu

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 66% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
393
Total Students
$137208
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 513 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Alamo Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM to 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 29.01%
Asian 35.62%
Hispanic 15.01%
Black 1.27%
Two+ Races 19.08%
Native Am. 0%
White
29.01%
Asian
35.62%
Hispanic
15.01%
Black
1.27%
Two+ Races
19.08%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 393
46.31%
182 Female
53.69%
211 Male

Student Population

393 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

9825 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A fourth grader from Alamo Elementary School has recently gotten a lot of attention across the country because she is one of only 24 students in the world who will compete in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship this summer.

FAQ

Q1. Does Alamo Elementary School have programs that kids can do after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has after-school programs for enrichment and care, and community partners often help with these.

Q2. Do English learners have access to language support services?

Ans. Alamo Elementary helps students who are learning English with English Language Development (ELD).

Q3. How does the school talk to parents and families?

Ans. The school keeps families up to date and involved by sending out newsletters, emails, and holding school meetings.

Q4. Does Alamo Elementary School offer services for kids with special needs?

Ans. Yes, students who qualify can get special education services and personalized support plans.

Q5. How can students get around?

Ans. Because there aren't many buses in the area, most students get to school by walking, taking public transportation, or being dropped off by a family member.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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