Alvarado Elementary vs Clarendon Alternative Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Clarendon Alternative Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Alvarado Elementary San Francisco, California | Clarendon Alternative Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #971 of 5,693 | #516 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13257 of 50,301 | #7569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 538 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 67.2).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 29.6%).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 26.9).
- •Alvarado Elementary is the larger school with 538 students compared with 533.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alvarado Elementary better than Clarendon Alternative Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clarendon Alternative Elementary ranks higher (75.6 vs 67.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alvarado Elementary and Clarendon Alternative Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado Elementary: 538. Clarendon Alternative Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado Elementary and Clarendon Alternative Elementary rank in California?
Alvarado Elementary is 971st of 5,693 and Clarendon Alternative Elementary is 516th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).