Enrollment
457
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Francisco, CA
The New School of San Francisco
Federal NCES profile for The New School of San Francisco, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060243913939Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The New School of San Francisco earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 83
- elementary schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The New School of San Francisco has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The New School of San Francisco ranks #9 of 83 elementary schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: The New School of San Francisco District · California
NCES ID 060243913939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The New School of San Francisco compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at The New School of San Francisco
The New School of San Francisco is a mid-sized charter elementary school in San Francisco, California, enrolling 457 students.
At 20.8:1, 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 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 457 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.
Against 1,256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #397.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among San Francisco's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary (673 students): The New School of San Francisco is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 23.2:1).
The New School of San Francisco District is a single-school charter district, so The New School of San Francisco operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 The New School of San Francisco compares
The New School of San Francisco on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
White 28.2%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, The New School of San Francisco is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The New School of San Francisco District, which includes The New School of San Francisco.
$18,959
Per student
+15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 44.0%
Federal 3.3%
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.
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 (~457 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The New School of San Francisco
How many students attend The New School of San Francisco?
The New School of San Francisco has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Francisco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The New School of San Francisco?
The student-teacher ratio at The New School of San Francisco is 20.8:1, which is 3% 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 The New School of San Francisco?
32.8% of students at The New School of San Francisco are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The New School of San Francisco?
The largest demographic group at The New School of San Francisco is Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The New School of San Francisco?
The New School of San Francisco has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 The New School of San Francisco rank among elementary schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, The New School of San Francisco ranks #9 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 The New School of San Francisco a good school?
The New School of San Francisco earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 The New School of San Francisco District?
None; The New School of San Francisco District is a single-school charter district, and The New School of San Francisco is its only campus.
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