YICK WO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Yick Wo Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 240 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 13 teachers, Yick Wo Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Yick Wo Elementary School, located in the historic North Beach/Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, is a public school that serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after the landmark 1886 Supreme Court case *Yick Wo v. Hopkins*—which established vital precedents for equal protection under the law—the school maintains a strong emphasis on social justice, community involvement, and academic excellence. Its central location allows students to benefit from the city's rich cultural resources, and the school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community feel and dedicated teaching staff.

The school is particularly known for its commitment to bilingualism and cultural inclusion, reflecting the neighborhood's unique heritage. Yick Wo offers a variety of enrichment programs, including visual arts, music, and physical education, designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. With an active PTA and a history of strong parental engagement, the school environment is characterized by collaboration between families and educators, all working together to support the social-emotional and intellectual development of their students.

For more information, contact Yick Wo Elementary at (415) 749-3540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.