Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary

3630 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94123

673 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Claire Lilienthal Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco. Serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, the school operates across two campuses: the Lower Campus on Divisadero Street (serving grades TK–2) and the Upper Campus on California Street (serving grades 3–8). It is known for its strong academic reputation, vibrant community, and focus on fostering a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum with enrichment programs.

The school is particularly well-known for its dedication to Japanese immersion, offering a specialized program that draws students from across the city. Beyond its language offerings, Claire Lilienthal is celebrated for its active and engaged parent community, which plays a significant role in supporting school events, fundraising, and classroom initiatives. Its central location in one of San Francisco’s most desirable residential areas, combined with its consistent performance in district metrics, makes it a consistently high-demand school for families in the San Francisco Unified School District.

673

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	86
Black	50
Asian	199
Two or More	159
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
199 (29.6%)
White
177 (26.3%)
Two or More
159 (23.6%)
Hispanic
86 (12.8%)
Black
50 (7.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)749-3516
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 87

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	66
Grade 7	67
Grade 8	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	353	52.5%
Male	320	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)