Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary

589 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edward R. Taylor Elementary School is a public school located in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

The campus at 423 Burrows St. is situated in a quiet residential area, which serves as a central hub for families in the neighborhood. Beyond its core curriculum, Edward R. Taylor often incorporates enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students in the arts, physical education, and community service. With a strong emphasis on equity and student success, the school works closely with parents and community partners to ensure that every child has access to the resources and support needed to thrive in their early educational years.

589

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	200
Black	12
Asian	333
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
333 (56.5 %)
Hispanic
200 (34.0 %)
Two or More
38 (6.5 %)
Black
12 (2.0 %)
White
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

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)330-1530
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	414
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 104

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	47.5%
Male	309	52.5%

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