- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Francisco, CA
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063441007841
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #20 of 83
- elementary schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary ranks #20 of 83 elementary schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441007841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063441007841 · San Francisco, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 23.2:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary 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 673
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
673 students
What this shows Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary compares
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 29.6%
White 26.3%
Two or More 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 29.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary 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 Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary'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.
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
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
How many students attend Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary?
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary has 673 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary?
17.9% of students at Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary is Asian at 29.6% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary?
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary ranks #20 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 Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary, 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.