- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Francisco, CA
Lawton Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Lawton Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063441005639
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawton Alternative earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 83
- elementary schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawton Alternative has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Alternative ranks #3 of 83 elementary schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lawton Alternative held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 063441005639 · San Francisco, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 20.7:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Lawton Alternative held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lawton Alternative 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 600
Lawton Alternative
600 students
What this shows Lawton Alternative reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawton Alternative compares
Lawton Alternative 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 75.7%
Two or More 12.3%
White 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Lawton Alternative is less 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 Lawton Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawton Alternative'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
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
Rooftop Elementary
Standard public school
575 students 24:1 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawton Alternative
How many students attend Lawton Alternative?
Lawton Alternative has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton Alternative is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawton Alternative?
40.0% of students at Lawton Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawton Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Lawton Alternative is Asian at 75.7% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawton Alternative?
Lawton Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawton Alternative rank among elementary schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Alternative ranks #3 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 Lawton Alternative, 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.