LILIENTHAL (CLAIRE) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 676 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Claire Lilienthal Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco. Serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, the school operates across two campuses: the Lower Campus on Divisadero Street (serving grades TK–2) and the Upper Campus on California Street (serving grades 3–8). It is known for its strong academic reputation, vibrant community, and focus on fostering a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum with enrichment programs.
The school is particularly well-known for its dedication to Japanese immersion, offering a specialized program that draws students from across the city. Beyond its language offerings, Claire Lilienthal is celebrated for its active and engaged parent community, which plays a significant role in supporting school events, fundraising, and classroom initiatives. Its central location in one of San Francisco’s most desirable residential areas, combined with its consistent performance in district metrics, makes it a consistently high-demand school for families in the San Francisco Unified School District.
For more information, contact Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary at (415) 749-3516 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Francisco, CA 94123-1411
(415) 749-3516
LILIENTHAL (CLAIRE) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Francisco, CA with about 676 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Francisco Unified
- Total Students:
- 676
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 676 students
- Asian
- 32.5%
- White
- 29.9%
- Two or more races
- 18.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.