Key (Francis Scott) Elementary vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 859 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
Sunset Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | Key (Francis Scott) Elementary San Francisco, California | Sunset Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #770 of 5,693 | #453 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10594 of 50,301 | #6844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 552 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 86% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 71.0).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Key (Francis Scott) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 33.6%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.8 vs 27.6).
- •Key (Francis Scott) Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 402.
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 Key (Francis Scott) Elementary better than Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 71.0 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 Key (Francis Scott) Elementary and Sunset Elementary?
About 859 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary: 552. Sunset Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Key (Francis Scott) Elementary and Sunset Elementary rank in California?
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary is 770th of 5,693 and Sunset Elementary is 453rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).