Visitacion Valley Elementary

239 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Visitacion Valley Elementary School, located at 55 Schwerin St. in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, serves a diverse student population as part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). The school is deeply rooted in its local community, acting as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes academic development alongside social-emotional learning. The campus is known for fostering an inclusive environment that supports students from a wide variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, reflecting the unique demographic tapestry of the surrounding area.

The school focuses on providing a well-rounded education, often integrating enrichment programs and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. With a commitment to equity and academic achievement, Visitacion Valley Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success by promoting a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and resilience. By leveraging its location within the city’s southeastern corner, the school maintains close ties with local families and neighborhood organizations to ensure a supportive network for every child.

239

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Visitacion Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	74
Black	20
Asian	109
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	17

Asian
109 (45.6%)
Hispanic
74 (31.0%)
Black
20 (8.4%)
Pacific Islander
17 (7.1%)
Two or More
16 (6.7%)
White
3 (1.3%)

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)469-4796
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 41

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Visitacion Valley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Visitacion Valley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	53.6%
Male	111	46.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)