Sanchez Elementary

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sanchez Elementary, located at 325 Sanchez St. in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District, is a long-standing public institution that serves as a cornerstone for its local community. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and cultural inclusivity, the school offers a supportive environment that prioritizes the diverse needs of its student population. With a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, Sanchez Elementary strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

The school is particularly noted for its emphasis on community engagement and its embrace of San Francisco’s rich, multicultural heritage. By integrating traditional curriculum with enrichment opportunities, Sanchez Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through active partnerships with families and local organizations, the school works to create a welcoming campus culture where students from various backgrounds feel empowered to achieve their personal and academic goals.

272

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanchez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	215
Black	15
Asian	14
Two or More	18

Hispanic
215 (79.0%)
Two or More
18 (6.6%)
Black
15 (5.5%)
Asian
14 (5.1%)
White
10 (3.7%)

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)241-6380
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
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 58

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sanchez Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sanchez Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	130	47.8%
Male	142	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)