- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Francisco, CA
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec
Federal NCES profile for Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063441005590
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #56 of 83
- elementary schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec ranks #56 of 83 elementary schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063441005590 · San Francisco, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 22.2:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowell High
Lowell High
2,571 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) High
2,074 students
- Washington (Ge
Washington (George) High
2,068 students
- Galileo High
Galileo High
1,750 students
- Balboa High
Balboa High
1,238 students
- This school 555
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec
555 students
What this shows Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec compares
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
71.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,880
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 15.7%
White 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 28.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.3, Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Francisco Unified reports $22,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,074
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in San Francisco
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
Standard public school
673 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Lawton Alternative
Standard public school
600 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
West Portal Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
Standard public school
586 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec
How many students attend Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec?
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec?
65.6% of students at Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec?
The largest demographic group at Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec is Asian at 28.3% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec?
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec rank among elementary schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec ranks #56 of 83 elementary schools in San Francisco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in San Francisco Unified?
Besides Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec, San Francisco Unified also operates Lowell High (2,571 students), Lincoln (Abraham) High (2,074 students), and Washington (George) High (2,068 students). See the San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.