At a glance
Reported students
491
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
491
Mission Preparatory: 491 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
20.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 450
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25:1
What the reported data says about Mission Preparatory
Mission Preparatory is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in San Francisco. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Mission Preparatory District. NCES reports 491 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.5%) and Asian (5.9%). English learners represent 52.9% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mission Preparatory
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 52.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic83.5%
- Black5.7%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Mission Preparatory
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscone (George R.) Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 334 | 0.2 mi |
| Bryant Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 237 | 0.3 mi |
| Chavez (Cesar) Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 397 | 0.3 mi |
| King (Thomas Starr) Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 333 | 0.5 mi |
| Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 381 | 0.5 mi |
| Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–08 | 586 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mission Preparatory
What grades does Mission Preparatory serve?
Mission Preparatory reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mission Preparatory District.
How many students attend Mission Preparatory?
Mission Preparatory reported 491 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 450 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mission Preparatory?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 491 students and 23.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mission Preparatory a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mission Preparatory is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Mission Preparatory students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mission Preparatory in?
Mission Preparatory is part of Mission Preparatory District, based in San Francisco, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mission Preparatory?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Moscone (George R.) Elementary (0.2 mi), Bryant Elementary (0.3 mi), Chavez (Cesar) Elementary (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.