Enrollment
442
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Francisco, CA
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063441005660
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 83
- elementary schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary ranks #2 of 83 elementary schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in San Francisco, California, enrolling 442 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,238 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #108, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (71%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding San Francisco Unified spends $23,654 per pupil, 43% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among San Francisco's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary (673 students): Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 23.2:1).
San Francisco Unified also operates Lowell High (2,571 students) and Lincoln (Abraham) High (2,074 students) alongside Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary compares
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,654
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 71.0%
Two or More 12.9%
White 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Francisco Unified, which includes Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary.
$23,654
Per student
+43%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.8%
State 31.2%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary
How many students attend Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary?
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Francisco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary is 22.1:1, 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 Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary?
35.7% of students at Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary is Asian at 71.0% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary?
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary a good school?
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Francisco Unified?
Besides Stevenson (Robert Louis) 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.
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