King (Thomas Starr) Elementary vs Moscone (George R.) 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.
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
Moscone (George R.) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | King (Thomas Starr) Elementary San Francisco, California | Moscone (George R.) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1363 of 5,693 | #2739 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18278 of 50,301 | #33686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 333 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King (Thomas Starr) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 37.5).
- •King (Thomas Starr) Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •King (Thomas Starr) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •King (Thomas Starr) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 77.5%).
- •King (Thomas Starr) Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.3).
- •Moscone (George R.) Elementary is the larger school with 334 students compared with 333.
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 King (Thomas Starr) Elementary better than Moscone (George R.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), King (Thomas Starr) Elementary ranks higher (59.9 vs 37.5 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 King (Thomas Starr) Elementary and Moscone (George R.) Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary: 333. Moscone (George R.) Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King (Thomas Starr) Elementary and Moscone (George R.) Elementary rank in California?
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary is 1363rd of 5,693 and Moscone (George R.) Elementary is 2739th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).