Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary

169 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy (often referred to as Milk Elementary) is a public K-5 school located in the historic Castro District of San Francisco. Named after the pioneering LGBTQ+ activist and former city supervisor Harvey Milk, the school is deeply rooted in values of social justice, inclusivity, and community activism. Its curriculum is designed to reflect the legacy of its namesake, placing a strong emphasis on empathy, diversity, and the importance of advocating for human rights, making it a unique environment within the San Francisco Unified School District.

Beyond its focus on social justice, the school is well-regarded for its tight-knit, inclusive campus culture and strong parental involvement. It offers a well-rounded academic program that encourages students to think critically about their roles as global citizens. The school frequently celebrates its historical significance through community events and projects that honor the history of the neighborhood, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be themselves while learning to stand up for the rights and dignity of others.

169

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	36
Black	22
Asian	3
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	1

White
78 (46.4 %)
Hispanic
36 (21.4 %)
Two or More
28 (16.7 %)
Black
22 (13.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)241-6276
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	20
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	83	49.1%
Male	85	50.3%
Not Specified	1	0.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)