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Lakeshore Alternative Elementary

220 Middlefield Dr., San Francisco, CA, 94132

About Lakeshore Alternative Elementary

Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School is a public school in San Francisco that teaches kids from Transitional Kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. It also has programs for social-emotional learning and activities that help students grow. The student body is very diverse, with about 85–86% of students coming from minority backgrounds, such as Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. The school's academic performance is average, with 42% of students doing well in both math and reading. This puts it in the middle range of California elementary schools. Lakeshore Alternative Elementary has a student-to-teacher ratio of 21:1, which means that teachers can give each student the attention they need while also teaching in small groups. The school is known for being welcoming, focusing on the whole child, and getting involved in the community, all while continuing to improve academic outcomes for all students.

Lakeshore Alternative Elementary Contact Information

Address

220 Middlefield Dr., San Francisco, CA, 94132

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Phone

(415) 759-2825

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Website

sfusd.edu

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 42% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
421
Total Students
$137208
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1961 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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: 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:15 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 13.78%
Asian 35.63%
Hispanic 19.48%
Black 14.01%
Two+ Races 16.15%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
13.78%
Asian
35.63%
Hispanic
19.48%
Black
14.01%
Two+ Races
16.15%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 421
43.47%
183 Female
56.06%
236 Male

Student Population

421 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

10525 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

People at Lakeshore Alternative Elementary, like families and teachers, are coming together to fight a plan that would shrink the school. They're signing petitions and saying they're worried that cutting back on space could hurt the school's diversity and how good the education is.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School teach?

Ans. Lakeshore Alternative Elementary is a school for kids in Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. It teaches them the basics and early elementary school.

Q2. How many students are there for every teacher at Lakeshore Alternative Elementary?

Ans. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 21:1, which means that each teacher can give each student the same amount of attention and help them in small groups.

Q3. How good are students at reading and math?

Ans. The school is in the middle of the pack among California elementary schools because 42% of students are good at math and 42% are good at reading.

Q4. What kinds of students go to Lakeshore Alternative Elementary?

Ans. The student body is very diverse, with about 85–86% of students coming from minority groups, such as Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students.

Q5. What extra programs and activities are there?

Ans. Lakeshore Alternative Elementary has arts, enrichment programs, social-emotional learning, and community service projects to help students grow academically and personally.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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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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