Clarendon Alternative Elementary vs Grattan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon Alternative Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Grattan Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Clarendon Alternative Elementary San Francisco, California | Grattan Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #516 of 5,693 | #795 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7569 of 50,301 | #11005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 533 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 70.4).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Grattan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 23.3%).
- •Grattan Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.4).
- •Clarendon Alternative Elementary is the larger school with 533 students compared with 392.
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 Clarendon Alternative Elementary better than Grattan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clarendon Alternative Elementary ranks higher (75.6 vs 70.4 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 Clarendon Alternative Elementary and Grattan Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary: 533. Grattan Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarendon Alternative Elementary and Grattan Elementary rank in California?
Clarendon Alternative Elementary is 516th of 5,693 and Grattan Elementary is 795th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).