Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

552 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Francis Scott Key Elementary, located in the Sunset District of San Francisco, serves as a neighborhood hub for students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong sense of community and diverse student population, the school places a significant emphasis on creating an inclusive environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and active parent community, who frequently collaborate to enhance the educational experience through enrichment programs and school events.

Academically, the school follows the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) curriculum, focusing on building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the core subjects, Francis Scott Key is recognized for its commitment to the "whole child," often incorporating arts, physical education, and technology into the daily schedule to ensure a well-rounded education. By fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and engaged members of the broader San Francisco community.

552

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Key (Francis Scott) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	58
Black	2
Asian	228
Two or More	88

Asian
228 (41.3%)
White
176 (31.9%)
Two or More
88 (15.9%)
Hispanic
58 (10.5%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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)759-2811
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 107

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Key (Francis Scott) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Key (Francis Scott) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	52.5%
Male	262	47.5%

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