Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yick Wo Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yick Wo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yick Wo Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
Learning Together, Growing Together
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Yick Wo Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yick Wo Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
San Francisco Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yick Wo Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yick Wo Elementary School's ranking?
Yick Wo Elementary School is ranked #1139 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yick Wo Elementary School often compared to?
Yick Wo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yick Wo Elementary School?
205 students attend Yick Wo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Yick Wo Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yick Wo Elementary School?
Yick Wo Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yick Wo Elementary School offer ?
Yick Wo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yick Wo Elementary School part of?
Yick Wo Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Yick Wo Elementary School located?
Yick Wo Elementary School is located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Russian Hill.
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