Monroe Elementary vs San Francisco Community Alternative
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 173 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monroe Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
San Francisco Community Alternative
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
230 students
| Measure | Monroe Elementary San Francisco, California | San Francisco Community Alternative San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2870 of 5,693 | #3126 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34981 of 50,301 | #37060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 533 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 32.3).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •San Francisco Community Alternative does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 75.8%).
- •San Francisco Community Alternative does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 26.7).
- •Monroe Elementary is the larger school with 533 students compared with 230.
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 Monroe Elementary better than San Francisco Community Alternative?
On the Success Index (US), Monroe Elementary ranks higher (35.5 vs 32.3 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 Monroe Elementary and San Francisco Community Alternative?
About 173 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monroe Elementary: 533. San Francisco Community Alternative: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monroe Elementary and San Francisco Community Alternative rank in California?
Monroe Elementary is 2870th of 5,693 and San Francisco Community Alternative is 3126th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).