Tule Elk Park Children Center

1950 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123

71 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

Tule Elk Park Children’s Center is a public early childhood education facility located in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco. Operated under the umbrella of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the center is dedicated to providing high-quality preschool and early learning experiences. It serves as a vital resource for local families, offering a structured, nurturing environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development during a child's most formative years.

The center is known for its play-based curriculum, which emphasizes exploration, curiosity, and kindergarten readiness. By integrating play with foundational learning, the program helps children develop essential skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. Situated in a quiet, accessible area of the city, Tule Elk Park Children’s Center maintains a community-focused atmosphere, prioritizing a safe and inclusive space that prepares young learners for their future academic journey.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tule Elk Park Children Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	14
Black	5
Asian	18
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Asian
18 (25.4 %)
Two or More
17 (23.9 %)
White
16 (22.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (19.7 %)
Black
5 (7.0 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)749-3551
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tule Elk Park Children Center
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tule Elk Park Children Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	24	33.8%
Male	47	66.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)