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West Portal Elementary

5 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA, 94127

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 462 of 6783 in California

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About West Portal Elementary

West Portal Elementary School is a public school in San Francisco that teaches students from Transitional Kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a full academic program that includes reading, math, science, and social studies, as well as arts, music, gardening, and hands-on learning experiences. The school has a supportive environment that focuses on family involvement and social-emotional learning. A lot of the students come from racial or ethnic minority backgrounds, especially Asian families. The school is one of the best elementary schools in California because 70% of students are good at math and 65% are good at reading.West Portal Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. It uses both whole-class and small-group instruction to give each student a chance to learn in their own way. The school is known for its high academic standards, involvement in the community, and wide range of extracurricular activities.

West Portal Elementary Contact Information

Address

5 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA, 94127

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Phone

(415) 759-2846

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Website

sfusd.edu

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 65% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
590
Total Students
$137208
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 462 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
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  • 🛠️ 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 16.95%
Asian 60%
Hispanic 7.29%
Black 1.53%
Two+ Races 14.07%
Native Am. 0%
White
16.95%
Asian
60%
Hispanic
7.29%
Black
1.53%
Two+ Races
14.07%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 590
46.44%
274 Female
53.39%
315 Male

Student Population

590 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

14750 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recent district bonds are paying for a big modernization project at West Portal Elementary. The changes are meant to help its popular TK–5 program, which has a very long waitlist for TK students that is much longer than the number of seats available in recent enrollment cycles.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does West Portal Elementary School teach?

Ans. The school offers a full elementary education from Transitional Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Q2. How many students are there for each teacher at West Portal Elementary?

Ans. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 24:1, which makes it possible for both whole-class and small-group instruction.

Q3. How good are students at reading and math?

Ans. The students do well in school, with 70% of them being good at math and 65% of them being good at reading.

Q4. Who goes to West Portal Elementary School?

Ans. The student body is diverse, with most of the students coming from racial or ethnic minorities, especially Asian families.

Q5. What kinds of programs and activities are there?

Ans. The school has arts, music, gardening, hands-on learning, social-emotional programs, and family engagement programs to help students grow in all areas.

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

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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

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