Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in San Francisco, California, serving 174 students in grades K-5. Unfortunately, this school has consistently performed well below the state average, ranking in the bottom 5-10% of California elementary schools over the past decade.

The school's academic performance is particularly low for female students, male students, and students from low-income families, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.46% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 3.17% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 53.73% and 45.59% for the San Francisco Unified district, respectively. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 35.6% in 2017-2018 to 60.9% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

The challenges faced by Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy appear to be part of a broader pattern of underperformance in the San Francisco Unified school district, as nearby schools such as Bryant Elementary, Malcolm X Academy, and Carver (George Washington) Elementary also perform poorly. The only nearby school that stands out with relatively higher performance is Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary, which ranks in the top 40% of California elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 50 Pomona Ave.
       San Francisco, CA  94124-2344


(415) 330-1526

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5773rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,103 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.3 Help
Number of students:  187

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.0%
Hispanic:
31.6%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.2% Help


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Compare Details Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 98.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 68th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.9. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54%), Hispanic (31.6%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is 23.3. 50 elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy employs 8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy is $6,103, which is the highest among 72 elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy 5773rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Francisco Unified:

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


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Rank History for Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.45 4694th 4809 2.4%
2012 17.27 4829th 5390 10.4%
2013 8.67 5351st 5530 3.2%
2015 12.60 5309th 5611 5.4%
2016 6.69 5560th 5614 1.0%
2017 9.64 5514th 5692 3.1%
2018 6.71 5585th 5662 1.4%
2019 7.53 5675th 5789 2.0%
2022 10.39 5705th 5883 3.0%
2023 8.20 5789th 5874 1.4%
2024 7.90 5773rd 5862 1.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.52 4894th 5084 3.7%
2019 6.85 5123rd 5173 1.0%
2022 11.10 5144th 5264 2.3%
2023 5.13 5369th 5374 0.1%
2024 5.70 5500th 5511 0.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.94 5232nd 5413 3.3%
2019 13.65 5111th 5492 6.9%
2023 8.57 5550th 5617 1.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.64 5419th 5431 0.2%
2023 11.22 5444th 5650 3.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.71 646th 700 7.7%
2019 19.58 666th 747 10.8%
2023 21.24 575th 662 13.1%
2024 27.58 447th 593 24.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 25 68 35 28 1 n/a n/a 0 157
1989 29 82 49 55 10 n/a n/a 0 225
1990 24 86 44 38 13 n/a n/a 0 205
1991 34 95 63 44 13 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 48 138 76 49 10 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 60 144 93 50 16 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 56 142 85 50 13 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 42 128 104 49 7 n/a n/a 0 330
1996 42 128 104 49 7 n/a n/a 0 330
1997 33 123 92 55 9 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 29 121 99 47 9 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 22 130 92 39 5 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 13 156 88 30 4 n/a n/a 0 291
2001 6 161 79 27 2 n/a n/a 2 277
2002 0 161 54 16 8 n/a n/a 4 243
2003 0 161 54 16 8 n/a n/a 4 243
2004 0 162 48 12 5 n/a n/a 3 230
2005 0 227 44 18 2 n/a n/a 12 303
2006 1 225 40 16 2 n/a n/a 11 295
2007 3 211 19 16 2 n/a n/a 17 268
2008 4 201 24 16 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2009 7 203 11 17 2 14 13 0 267
2010 2 187 8 20 0 13 26 0 256
2011 2 196 5 28 0 11 26 0 268
2012 1 198 4 29 2 14 27 0 275
2013 0 168 5 34 2 18 57 0 284
2014 1 167 5 38 3 13 25 0 252
2015 1 166 8 31 4 9 24 0 243
2016 1 140 5 31 3 12 16 0 208
2017 2 125 2 29 3 12 33 0 206
2018 1 95 3 32 0 14 33 0 178
2019 1 102 5 39 1 12 39 0 199
2020 1 74 6 31 0 9 34 0 155
2021 0 80 3 31 1 6 31 0 152
2022 3 82 5 41 1 7 26 0 165
2023 0 91 7 52 1 5 18 0 174
2024 0 101 5 59 2 3 17 0 187

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 Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 13.7 11.4 n/a
1989 225 14.7 15.3 n/a
1990 205 14.7 13.9 n/a
1991 249 16.5 15.0 n/a
1992 321 16.8 19.1 64.5
1993 363 22.5 16.1 52.6
1994 346 21.5 16.1 58.7
1995 330 21.4 15.4 76.7
1996 330 21.4 15.4 76.7
1997 312 20.1 15.5 64.4
1998 305 23.2 13.1 70.2
1999 288 17.9 16.1 70.1
2000 291 18.0 16.2 72.9
2001 277 18.3 15.1 59.6
2002 243 16.0 15.2 74.1
2003 243 16.0 15.2 74.1
2004 230 13.0 17.7 77.1
2005 303 21.4 14.2 73.5
2006 295 18.5 15.9 0
2007 268 18.0 14.9 81.7
2008 247 17.1 14.4 87.9
2009 267 17.0 14.1 79.4
2010 256 16.5 15.5 78.1
2011 268 n/a n/a 79.1
2012 275 18.0 15.2 82.9
2013 284 14.9 19.0 82
2014 252 13.0 19.3 96.4
2015 243 12.0 20.2 92.6
2016 208 12.0 17.3 70.7
2017 206 7.0 29.4 84.5
2018 178 11.0 16.1 78.7
2019 199 11.0 18.0 75.4
2020 155 n/a n/a 75.5
2021 152 8.5 17.8 69.1
2022 165 9.0 18.3 68.5
2023 174 6.0 29.0 71.8
2024 187 8.0 23.3 64.2

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 Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 157 13.7 11.4 n/a
1989 225 14.7 15.3 n/a
1990 205 14.7 13.9 n/a
1991 249 16.5 15.0 n/a
1992 321 16.8 19.1 64.5
1993 363 22.5 16.1 52.6
1994 346 21.5 16.1 58.7
1995 330 21.4 15.4 76.7
1996 330 21.4 15.4 76.7
1997 312 20.1 15.5 64.4
1998 305 23.2 13.1 70.2
1999 288 17.9 16.1 70.1
2000 291 18.0 16.2 72.9
2001 277 18.3 15.1 59.6
2002 243 16.0 15.2 74.1
2003 243 16.0 15.2 74.1
2004 230 13.0 17.7 77.1
2005 303 21.4 14.2 73.5
2006 295 18.5 15.9 0
2007 268 18.0 14.9 81.7
2008 247 17.1 14.4 87.9
2009 267 17.0 14.1 79.4
2010 256 16.5 15.5 78.1
2011 268 n/a n/a 79.1
2012 275 18.0 15.2 82.9
2013 284 14.9 19.0 82
2014 252 13.0 19.3 96.4
2015 243 12.0 20.2 92.6
2016 208 12.0 17.3 70.7
2017 206 7.0 29.4 84.5
2018 178 11.0 16.1 78.7
2019 199 11.0 18.0 75.4
2020 155 n/a n/a 75.5
2021 152 8.5 17.8 69.1
2022 165 9.0 18.3 68.5
2023 174 6.0 29.0 71.8
2024 187 8.0 23.3 64.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201273.0%0.0%0.0%27.0%73.0%77.0%75.0%73.0%73.0%
201367.0%3.0%0.0%31.0%67.0%97.0%97.0%67.0%86.0%
201482.0%0.0%0.0%18.0%82.0%86.0%84.0%82.0%86.0%
201549.0%0.0%0.0%51.0%63.0%88.0%63.0%63.0%90.0%
201680.0%0.0%0.0%20.0%80.0%94.0%97.0%80.0%80.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201891.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%91.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%91.0%93.0%
201987.0%0.0%0.0%88.0%94.0%96.0%88.0%90.0%
202085.3%0.0%0.0%94.1%94.1%91.2%91.2%88.2%
202182.1%0.0%0.0%92.3%92.3%84.6%89.7%84.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,103

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5675th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5789th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy)5.34.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)52.351.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy)00
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)58.455
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy)6.914.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)52.654.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy)014.3
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)50.852.1
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy)26.911.5
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)59.153.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy)1612
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)49.844.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy)123.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (San Francisco Unified)39.739.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students199174
 12.6%
African American10291
 10.8%
American Indian11
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic3952
 33.3%
Pacific Islander125
 58.3%
White10
 100%
Two or More Races3918
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.4%71.8%
 3.5%


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Students at Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy are 54% African American, 32% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy.

Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 1.5% of California elementary schools.


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