Lawton Alternative

597 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lawton Alternative Elementary School, located in the Sunset District of San Francisco, is a K-5 public school that operates under an "alternative" educational model within the San Francisco Unified School District. As an alternative school, it emphasizes a high level of parent participation and a collaborative community approach to learning. The school is known for its focus on maintaining a small-community feel, fostering close relationships between students, families, and staff, and promoting an inclusive environment that values active engagement in the educational process.

Academically, Lawton is well-regarded for its commitment to a balanced curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. The school integrates arts and enrichment programs alongside core subjects, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. By leveraging a dedicated parent volunteer base and a cohesive school culture, Lawton provides a unique, supportive atmosphere that distinguishes it from traditional neighborhood schools in the city.

597

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawton Alternative
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	35
Black	15
Asian	437
Two or More	73
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
437 (73.2 %)
Two or More
73 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (5.9 %)
White
34 (5.7 %)
Black
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)759-2832
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 64

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lawton Alternative
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	68
Grade 7	66
Grade 8	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lawton Alternative
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	46.1%
Male	322	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)