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Alamo Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 530 students

 
 
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Posted March 21, 2011

Both my sister and I attended this school and all of our friends that attended this school were so happy and well educated here. Now, my own child will start school here. I'm so happy and excited! I know that I'll definitely be getting involved to help and donate in any way that I can to support Alamo!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2010

I attended Alamo School from 1976-1981 and it was a wonderful school and I'm glad to read by the reviews that it is still the wonderful school it has always been. In these tough economic times, when teachers aren't being compensated like they should, it's really nice to know that this school has maintained its dedication to the students and their education.


Posted June 19, 2010

Both of my kids attend this school. We can't tell how much they love it! Teachers are great and patient!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2010

Alamo is the BEST school in San Francisco! My kids look forward to school everyday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Great teachers. Lots of involved, dedicated parents. And a high quality principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

Alamo is a great school as it has great teaches, Ms. E Lee, Ms. L McLaughlin, Ms. Lebert just to name few. Thank you!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

When students graduate from Alamo, they are so well prepared for the demands of middle schoool and beyond. They are typically well beyond their peers from other public and private schools in terms of their academics...Most importantly, they know the importance of being a friend and solving problems peacefully! Alamo is the BEST!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

They really care about my kids, the teacher make my kids loves this school, they never say Papa I hate this school I don't wanna go even single day. I love Alamo. And Alamo loves my kids Thank you..................................
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

Kids love it and they makes it special in profound crisis in current education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

Alamo has a great community, polite kids, dedicated teachers and good leadership. It's a great place for kids to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

Alamo is the best Elementary School I know. Both my children have gone to Alamo. I love how the teachers are dedicated. They nurture and inspire the students to work hard and have fun while learning. Both my daughter and son love Alamo. When my niece is ready to go to Elementary School it will be Alamo. All the staff and teachers do a wonderful job of keeping parents informed and involved in their child's education. Alamo is the best Elementary School in San Francisco.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Alamo focuses on the three Rs, in a supportive environment. (It's motto is 'Be a Friend!') The teachers are great, and do so much with so little. Teachers and staff expect all students to perform at a high level, and are quick to step in if they see any child slipping behind. Parents are perhaps too involved -- but it's the only way to get everything done!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Over the past 10 years, both my sons have greatly benefited from the wonderful community of teachers and parents that make Alamo Elementary such and outstanding school. In the classroom and outside, Alamo provides a rigorous learning experience for children while also living by our 'Be A Friend' motto.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Alamo Elementary has a unique blend of dedicated staff and committed families. It's a perfect blend of public school and community support, and my children have felt incredibly loved and supported there. Also, they have achieved exemplary test scores and learning milestones that have opened up many opportunities for scholastic achievement and honors - I credit the school with making that happen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Alamo is an amazing school! The teachers and the parents make this school a special place for education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Alamo is a great elementary school with great teachers, parents and students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Alamo has great parents' support & participation. Parents care about their children and their education, which greatly enhances the students' experience & learning. Alamo also has good pool of teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

I couldn't be more pleased with my Alamo experience, thus far. I have two children currently attending Alamo and both of them look forward to school almost everyday. The size of the school initially gave me pause, however it was quickly overcome by the enthusiasm and care for a quality education by the faculty, staff, and parents. It is an inclusive environement where I feel my children can learn and thrive. The support for music, art, and physical education is absolutely amazing and so important for a full, well-rounded education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

My kids are learning so much and they see the importance of education. The teachers are so dedicated and are committed in helping the students. Alamo is the best school!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

My daughter is currently attending Alamo Elementary and she loves it. Her teacher is GREAT. Very caring and highly educated with a lot of experience. Highly recommended this school for anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


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The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

909

Change from
2011 to 2012

+13

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met the state goal of 800.

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The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school met all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

909

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

+13

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

9 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

3 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students77%
Females89%
Males63%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability80%
English learner73%
Fluent-English proficient and English only80%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate88%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)76%
Parent education - college graduate69%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students87%
Females93%
Males80%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability91%
English learner83%
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate81%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)94%
Parent education - college graduate84%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate88%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students64%
Females76%
Males53%
African Americann/a
Asian62%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Non-economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability65%
English learner28%
Fluent-English proficient and English only76%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)50%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate71%
Parent education - declined to state75%

Math

All Students83%
Females85%
Males82%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability83%
English learner63%
Fluent-English proficient and English only90%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate83%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)67%
Parent education - college graduate95%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate82%
Parent education - declined to state85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Females88%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability84%
English learner59%
Fluent-English proficient and English only89%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate75%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate87%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students78%
Females82%
Males72%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability78%
English learner53%
Fluent-English proficient and English only85%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate75%
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate74%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate84%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Females90%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability92%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only95%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate67%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate92%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students88%
Females86%
Males90%
African Americann/a
Asian89%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability89%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only91%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate92%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate88%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students82%
Females81%
Males83%
African Americann/a
Asian78%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
White (not Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability84%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only88%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented100%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduate85%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate96%
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Asian 65% 11%
White 16% 27%
Two or more races 10% 3%
Hispanic 7% 51%
Black 2% 7%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 146%N/A54%
English language learners 230%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Cantonese 50% 2%
All other non-English languages 11% 1%
Spanish 10% 85%
Russian 7% 0%
Mandarin (Putonghua) 5% 1%
Vietnamese 4% 2%
Japanese 3% 0%
Arabic 2% 1%
Punjabi 2% 1%
Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) 1% 1%
Indonesian 1% 0%
Portuguese 1% 0%
Thai 1% 0%
Toishanese 1% 0%
Ukrainian 1% 0%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Average class size

  This school District averageState average
Average class size 23N/A25
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 19N/A11
Average years teaching 20N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 100%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 0%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Blue Ribbon School

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:40 am
School end time
  • 2:40
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Herbert S. Packer
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (415) 750-8434

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Standards-based
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Moderate street parking. Muni: 1, 29
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Dance

Alamo Elementary School - Richmond District After School Collaborative (after school program)

About the program
  • RDASC's mission is to improve the quality of life in its community by providing youth and their families with affordable afterschool environments that are safe, fun, art enriching, academically enhancing and culturally relevant.  Enrollment is limited to 60 students.
Operated by
  • Richmond District Neighborhood Center
Days offered
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Is there a fee for the program?
  • Yes
Website
Phone number
  • (415) 751-6600
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Parent involvement
  • Parents and community participate in the pta, school site council (ssc), foundation, alumni association, and volunteer program. the ssc meets regularly to plan, implement, and evaluate the school's programs. directed by volunteer coordinators, parents work in classrooms, library, sensory motor, field trips, garden, computer program, hospitality, and school newspaper.
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