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New Traditions Elementary

2049 Grove St., San Francisco, CA, 94117

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 754 of 6783 in California

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About New Traditions Elementary

New Traditions Elementary School is a public elementary school in San Francisco, California. It is part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). The school has about 260 to 270 students and teaches kids from kindergarten to fifth grade. It has a student-teacher ratio of 30 to 1, which is similar to the larger class sizes found in some urban public schools. New Traditions is known for its unique approach to education, which combines visual arts, music, and performance with core subjects like English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. The curriculum focuses on working together, being creative, and community values, which helps students grow both academically and socially.The student body is somewhat diverse, with students from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from all over San Francisco. Based on the data we have, 62% of students meet the math proficiency standards and 77% meet the reading proficiency standards. This shows that literacy outcomes are relatively strong. Per-pupil funding is in line with SFUSD averages and helps pay for arts programs, classroom instruction, and enrichment activities.

New Traditions Elementary Contact Information

Address

2049 Grove St., San Francisco, CA, 94117

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Phone

(415) 750-8490

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Website

sfusd.edu

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 77% in Reading.
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Full-time Teachers
29 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
254
Total Students
$137208
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 754 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at New Traditions 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: 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 49.21%
Asian 7.48%
Hispanic 15.35%
Black 5.51%
Two+ Races 21.26%
Native Am. 0.39%
White
49.21%
Asian
7.48%
Hispanic
15.35%
Black
5.51%
Two+ Races
21.26%
Native Am.
0.39%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 254
53.54%
136 Female
46.06%
117 Male

Student Population

254 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

6350 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

New Traditions Elementary is still getting the community involved this school year. Parents are really stepping up, and the YMCA's before and after-school programs are helping kids grow even when they're not in class. These things really focus on art, what the school stands for, and making sure kids have a good, all-around experience.

FAQ

Q1. Is New Traditions Elementary a school that people in the area can choose?

Ans. It is a public school in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and is part of the district's enrollment system.

Q2. Is the school focused on the arts?

Ans. Yes, integrating the arts is a key part of how the school teaches.

Q3. Are there programs that go beyond schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, students take part in arts, movement, and other activities that help them grow.

Q4. Does New Traditions provide care after school?

Ans. Community partners offer after-school programs.

Q5. What does the school do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on social-emotional learning and community values.

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

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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

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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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