Sanchez Elementary

262 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sanchez Elementary, located at 325 Sanchez St. in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District, is a long-standing public institution that serves as a cornerstone for its local community. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and cultural inclusivity, the school offers a supportive environment that prioritizes the diverse needs of its student population. With a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Sanchez Elementary strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

The school is particularly noted for its emphasis on community engagement and its embrace of San Francisco’s rich, multicultural heritage. By integrating traditional curriculum with enrichment opportunities, Sanchez Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through active partnerships with families and local organizations, the school works to create a welcoming campus culture where students from various backgrounds feel empowered to achieve their personal and academic goals.

262

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanchez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	201
Black	17
Asian	16
Two or More	11
American Indian	4

Hispanic
201 (76.7 %)
Black
17 (6.5 %)
Asian
16 (6.1 %)
White
13 (5.0 %)
Two or More
11 (4.2 %)
American Indian
4 (1.5 %)

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)241-6380
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 40

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sanchez Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sanchez Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	47.7%
Male	137	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)