At a glance
Reported students
205
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Yick Wo Elementary: 205 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
- 201
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Yick Wo Elementary
Yick Wo Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Francisco. It is one of 113 current school records connected to San Francisco Unified. NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th 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 Asian (31.7%) and White (27.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Yick Wo Elementary
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 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 0.04 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.04
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.3%
- Hispanic13.7%
- Black3.4%
- Asian31.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial23.9%
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.
Other schools in San Francisco Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
200 reported students
Sheridan Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
196 reported students
San Francisco Community Alternative
Elementary · Grades KG–08
230 reported students
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
233 reported students
Garfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
176 reported students
Spring Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
234 reported students
Public schools near Yick Wo Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New School of San Francisco Elementary · Charter · The New School of San Francisco District | KG–08 | 457 | 0.1 mi |
| Parker (Jean) Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 128 | 0.4 mi |
| Garfield Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 176 | 0.5 mi |
| Spring Valley Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 234 | 0.6 mi |
| Sherman Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 291 | 0.6 mi |
| Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary Elementary · San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 653 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Yick Wo Elementary
What grades does Yick Wo Elementary serve?
Yick Wo Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Francisco Unified.
How many students attend Yick Wo Elementary?
Yick Wo Elementary reported 205 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 201 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Yick Wo Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 20.5:1, based on 205 students and 10 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 Yick Wo Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Yick Wo Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Francisco Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Yick Wo Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Yick Wo Elementary in?
Yick Wo Elementary is part of San Francisco Unified, based in San Francisco, CA, which operates 113 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Yick Wo Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The New School of San Francisco (0.1 mi), Parker (Jean) Elementary (0.4 mi), Garfield Elementary (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.