Clarendon Alternative Elementary

500 Clarendon Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94131

523 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clarendon Alternative Elementary, located in the Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco, is a distinctive public school known for its commitment to the "Core Knowledge" curriculum. Unlike many traditional schools, Clarendon emphasizes a structured, content-rich academic program that provides students with a broad foundation of knowledge in history, science, literature, and the arts. The school community prides itself on high academic standards and a rigorous approach to learning, aiming to ensure that all students develop a strong intellectual base as they progress through their elementary years.

Beyond its academic focus, Clarendon is noted for its strong parent involvement and tight-knit community atmosphere. Because it is an "alternative" school within the San Francisco Unified School District, it draws families from across the city who are looking for a specific pedagogical approach that prioritizes sequential learning. The school fosters a supportive environment where staff and parents collaborate closely to maintain a consistent educational experience, helping students transition effectively from the primary grades through fifth grade.

523

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarendon Alternative Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	65
Black	19
Asian	152
Two or More	136
American Indian	1

Asian
152 (29.1 %)
White
150 (28.7 %)
Two or More
136 (26.0 %)
Hispanic
65 (12.4 %)
Black
19 (3.6 %)
American Indian
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)759-2796
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
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 88

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clarendon Alternative Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clarendon Alternative Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	48.2%
Male	271	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)