Is McCoppin (Frank) Elementary a good school?

McCoppin (Frank) Elementary ranks 1348 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McCoppin (Frank) Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended McCoppin (Frank) Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of McCoppin (Frank) Elementary?

Students at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary are 33% Asian, 24% White, 21% Two or more races, 19% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of McCoppin (Frank) Elementary attend?

Students who attend McCoppin (Frank) Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Roosevelt Middle High : Academy (The)- SF @McAteer High : Asawa (Ruth) SF School of the Arts A Public School High : Balboa High High : Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High High : Galileo High High : Jordan (June) School for Equity High : Lincoln (Abraham) High High : Lowell High High : Marshall (Thurgood) High High : Mission High High : O'Connell (John) High High : S.F. International High High : Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High High : Washington (George) High

McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

Summary:

McCoppin (Frank) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, California, serving 215 students in grades K-5 and part of the San Francisco Unified School District.

McCoppin (Frank) Elementary consistently outperforms the San Francisco Unified and California state averages in academic assessments, with 55.34% of students proficient or better in ELA/Literacy and 57.69% in Mathematics, compared to 53.73% and 45.59% for the district, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong for female and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 5-10% of California elementary schools. However, the school's Asian student group performs relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of the state. Notably, McCoppin (Frank) Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.9% in 2020-2021 to 26.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, McCoppin (Frank) Elementary outperforms Cobb (William L.) Elementary and Peabody (George) Elementary in academic achievement, but lags behind the high-performing Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila. Additionally, McCoppin (Frank) Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than nearby schools, such as Peabody (George) Elementary (13.9%) and Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila (4.8%), which is an area of concern for the school and district.

Detail:

Public K-5

651 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118-3804

(415) 750-8475

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1348^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,103

Students who attend McCoppin (Frank) Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Roosevelt Middle
High:	Academy (The)- SF @McAteer
	Asawa (Ruth) SF School of the Arts A Public School
	Balboa High
	Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
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	Galileo High
	Jordan (June) School for Equity
	Lincoln (Abraham) High
	Lowell High
	Marshall (Thurgood) High
	Mission High
	O'Connell (John) High
	S.F. International High
	Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High
	Washington (George) High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

32.6%

White:

24.0%

Two or more races:

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McCoppin (Frank) Elementary ranks better than 77% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 34^th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (32.6%), White (24%), two or more races (21.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary is 23. 46 elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare McCoppin (Frank) Elementary employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary is $6,103, which is the highest among 72 elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCoppin (Frank) Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McCoppin (Frank) Elementary 1348^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See McCoppin (Frank) Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Francisco Unified 651^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	58.54	1779^th	4809	63.0%
2005	50.40	2178^th	4822	54.8%
2006	46.79	2340^th	4818	51.4%
2007	45.28	2605^th	5113	49.1%
2008	43.79	2734^th	5113	46.5%
2009	57.29	2057^th	5193	60.4%
2010	63.21	1819^th	5314	65.8%
2011	58.88	2098^th	5377	61.0%
2012	34.03	3661^st	5390	32.1%
2013	57.35	2279^th	5530	58.8%
2015	82.75	995^th	5611	82.3%
2016	86.43	829^th	5614	85.2%
2017	76.16	1286^th	5692	77.4%
2018	65.42	1794^th	5662	68.3%
2019	72.23	1507^th	5789	74.0%
2022	87.58	824^th	5883	86.0%
2023	90.38	684^th	5874	88.4%
2024	75.46	1348^th	5862	77.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	71.87	1082^nd	5084	78.7%
2019	84.72	504^th	5173	90.3%
2022	95.79	151^st	5264	97.1%
2023	96.30	145^th	5374	97.3%
2024	74.09	1090^th	5511	80.2%

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Rank History for Female students at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	59.44	2003^rd	5413	63.0%
2019	72.75	1381^st	5492	74.9%
2022	92.88	460^th	5635	91.8%
2023	93.75	383^rd	5617	93.2%
2024	74.75	1297^th	5605	76.9%

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Rank History for Male students at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	69.37	1509^th	5431	72.2%
2019	67.63	1609^th	5510	70.8%
2022	73.08	1385^th	5663	75.5%
2023	82.97	969^th	5650	82.8%
2024	72.74	1375^th	5636	75.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.23	788^th	1071	26.4%
2019	49.03	718^th	1149	37.5%
2022	44.83	775^th	1154	32.8%
2023	42.74	821^st	1190	31.0%
2024	37.01	880^th	1203	26.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, September 22, 2016

My son has attended McCoppin for 5 years now (K-4) and I would recommend this school. The literacy program that was established 2 years ago has helped my son become an active reader and writer. The teachers embrace technology and encourage the students to use math and reading software. Yes, the computer equipment is outdated, but it works. As for the principal not being visible, that is far from the truth, I don't know if the parent made a review in Feb 2015 realized that the principal broke his leg and was at home on the mend for most of the school year. Unfortunately, the district assigned several principals to fill in and yes, they were not visible. The regular principal can been seen most mornings directing traffic both at the curb or in the yard. He responds to emails within hours. The school district has finally decided to upgrade this aging facility and will be complete in 2017. So there will be a proper cafeteria so the kids don't have to eat outside. The teachers are great and dedicated, The PTO is revived and is committed. As with any school, the experience is a partnership between a competent and innovative administration, dedicated and caring teachers, and supportive and engaged parents, all of which McCoppin has. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 28, 2015

I definitely do not recommend McCoppin Elementary School. Very high teacher turnover even though this is a small school 2 veteran teachers left just a few months into the new school year. There is a lot of turmoil at this school and very poor leadership. The principal is not a visible presence and is absent a lot. No special events for parents and students. No student performances or school assemblies because the cafeteria/general purpose room can't be used. Instead a preschool occupies just a small section of this large room. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

McCoppin Elementary is a mess beacause of poor leadership. The prinicipal has been here too long and has done nothing to make the school special because he just doesn't care. He is absent a lot and has a regular substitute teacehr to cover for him. A former 2nd grade teacher at McCoppin taught there for 3 years without ever earning a teaching credential. No technology in classrooms and the computer lab was shut down for years. The cafeteria is strangely used as a preschool classroom so students have to eat lunch outside in the yard. Close Quote

Enrollment information for McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	98	17	250	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	381
1989	47	11	312	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
1990	51	14	326	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	406
1991	36	19	309	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	379
1992	38	17	301	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1993	44	24	294	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
1994	49	24	290	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1995	59	31	266	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1996	59	31	266	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1997	64	29	258	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1998	60	28	253	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	361
1999	53	26	253	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2000	47	21	258	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	345
2001	36	20	238	11	2	n/a	n/a	7	314
2002	26	12	225	15	2	n/a	n/a	17	297
2003	26	12	225	15	2	n/a	n/a	17	297
2004	21	12	218	14	2	n/a	n/a	17	284
2005	15	13	203	15	2	n/a	n/a	15	263
2006	18	21	171	16	2	n/a	n/a	21	249
2007	21	17	171	15	2	n/a	n/a	17	243
2008	17	14	158	13	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	202
2009	26	13	175	16	0	5	15	0	250
2010	20	16	174	20	1	3	32	0	266
2011	22	14	164	28	1	1	27	0	257
2012	29	10	167	35	1	0	32	0	274
2013	23	8	133	33	1	6	72	0	276
2014	28	7	165	35	1	4	38	0	278
2015	26	10	156	34	2	1	20	0	249
2016	20	8	142	32	1	1	14	0	218
2017	29	10	119	30	1	1	23	0	213
2018	40	10	117	23	1	1	22	0	214
2019	38	6	117	28	3	1	27	0	220
2020	41	6	104	34	3	1	36	0	225
2021	41	4	102	41	2	1	42	0	233
2022	32	2	79	36	2	0	37	0	188
2023	42	3	84	37	2	0	47	0	215
2024	58	6	79	46	2	0	51	0	242

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	13.5	28.2	n/a
1989	383	13.5	28.3	n/a
1990	406	13.4	30.2	n/a
1991	379	13.5	28.0	n/a
1992	372	13.7	27.1	58.9
1993	376	13.0	28.9	59.6
1994	381	13.0	29.3	61.9
1995	369	13.0	28.4	75.1
1996	369	13.0	28.4	75.1
1997	367	14.0	26.2	66.2
1998	361	16.0	22.6	67
1999	353	17.0	20.8	68.3
2000	345	16.0	21.6	69.3
2001	314	14.0	22.4	76.5
2002	297	14.6	20.3	82.9
2003	297	14.6	20.3	82.9
2004	284	11.0	25.8	84.3
2005	263	12.0	21.9	86.3
2006	249	13.0	19.2	0
2007	243	13.5	18.0	78.8
2008	202	13.5	15.0	76.7
2009	250	13.5	17.2	68
2010	266	14.0	19.0	64.7
2011	257	n/a	n/a	61.5
2012	274	15.0	18.2	63.1
2013	276	13.0	21.2	61.2
2014	278	13.0	21.3	67.6
2015	249	10.0	24.9	73.9
2016	218	8.0	27.2	68.8
2017	213	10.0	21.3	65.3
2018	214	10.0	21.4	52.8
2019	220	9.0	24.4	52.7
2020	225	n/a	n/a	46.2
2021	233	11.0	21.1	39.1
2022	188	11.0	17.0	36.7
2023	215	9.0	23.8	32.6
2024	242	10.5	23.0	31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McCoppin (Frank) Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	381	13.5	28.2	n/a
1989	383	13.5	28.3	n/a
1990	406	13.4	30.2	n/a
1991	379	13.5	28.0	n/a
1992	372	13.7	27.1	58.9
1993	376	13.0	28.9	59.6
1994	381	13.0	29.3	61.9
1995	369	13.0	28.4	75.1
1996	369	13.0	28.4	75.1
1997	367	14.0	26.2	66.2
1998	361	16.0	22.6	67
1999	353	17.0	20.8	68.3
2000	345	16.0	21.6	69.3
2001	314	14.0	22.4	76.5
2002	297	14.6	20.3	82.9
2003	297	14.6	20.3	82.9
2004	284	11.0	25.8	84.3
2005	263	12.0	21.9	86.3
2006	249	13.0	19.2	0
2007	243	13.5	18.0	78.8
2008	202	13.5	15.0	76.7
2009	250	13.5	17.2	68
2010	266	14.0	19.0	64.7
2011	257	n/a	n/a	61.5
2012	274	15.0	18.2	63.1
2013	276	13.0	21.2	61.2
2014	278	13.0	21.3	67.6
2015	249	10.0	24.9	73.9
2016	218	8.0	27.2	68.8
2017	213	10.0	21.3	65.3
2018	214	10.0	21.4	52.8
2019	220	9.0	24.4	52.7
2020	225	n/a	n/a	46.2
2021	233	11.0	21.1	39.1
2022	188	11.0	17.0	36.7
2023	215	9.0	23.8	32.6
2024	242	10.5	23.0	31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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