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Sheridan Elementary School vs. Sunset Elementary School

Should you attend Sheridan Elementary School or Sunset Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Sheridan Elementary School
431 Capitol Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Sunset Elementary School
1920 41st Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
190 students
403 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sheridan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunset Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sheridan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunset Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sheridan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunset Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#6795 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#205 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sheridan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunset Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
80-84%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheridan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sheridan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sheridan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sunset Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
67
Grade 1 Students
31
72
Grade 2 Students
28
66
Grade 3 Students
26
66
Grade 4 Students
29
67
Grade 5 Students
21
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
21%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sheridan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunset Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunset Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sheridan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunset Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sheridan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunset Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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