The New School of San Francisco District

San Francisco, California — 1 schools

439
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,248
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The New School of San Francisco District operates 1 public schools serving 439 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 457 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Francisco County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,248 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 52.7% local, 44.0% state, and 3.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #705 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 15.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.2% White, 14.0% Asian across the district's schools.

The New School of San Francisco accounts for 100.0% of all The New School of San Francisco District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The New School of San Francisco District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

The New School of San Francisco District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within The New School of San Francisco District is typically wider than the The New School of San Francisco District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.3%
Federal
44.0%
State
52.7%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
705 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Francisco County county, where this district is located.

$2,485
Studio/mo
$2,977
1 BR/mo
$3,604
2 BR/mo
$4,604
3 BR/mo
$4,772
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The New School of San Francisco District.

White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 7.7%
Asian 14.0%
Multiracial 12.0%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

15.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in The New School of San Francisco District

School Enrollment
The New School of San Francisco
Charter
457

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The New School of San Francisco District?

The New School of San Francisco District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 439 students.

How much does The New School of San Francisco District spend per student?

The New School of San Francisco District spends $19,248 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #705 in California.

What is the average rent near The New School of San Francisco District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Francisco County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of The New School of San Francisco District?

The New School of San Francisco District students are 37.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.2% White, 14.0% Asian, 7.7% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The New School of San Francisco District?

The New School of San Francisco District has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #705 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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