Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Portal Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 590 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
West Portal Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Portal Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Portal Elementary School is ranked #1189 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend West Portal Elementary School?
590 students attend West Portal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Portal Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Portal Elementary School?
West Portal Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Portal Elementary School offer ?
West Portal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Portal Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is West Portal Elementary School located?
West Portal Elementary School is located in the West of Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in West of Twin Peaks.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 590 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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