Alvarado Elementary School

Introduction

Classroom with an indoor tree surrounded by elementary school students
As a multilingual, multiracial, and community-driven school, at Alvarado we provide enriching, meaningful learning and prepare every student to thrive in middle school and beyond. Through deep engagement in the arts, music, science, technology, and language—and a strong foundation in academic and social-emotional skills—our students are ready to excel in whatever future they pursue.

Basics

School Type
  • Early Education
  • Elementary School
School Code
420
Grades
TK
K
1
2
3
4
5
Estimated Enrollment
535

Location and Transportation

Address
625 Douglass Street
San Francisco
CA
94114
Neighborhood
  • Noe Valley
School Bus Zip Code(s)
94124, 94110

Hours

Hours
Monday: 7:50 am-2:05 pm
Tuesday: 7:50 am-2:05 pm
Wednesday: 7:50 am-12:50 pm
Thursday: 7:50 am-2:05 pm
Friday: 7:50 am-2:05 pm
Before School
We start promptly at 7:50 in morning circle where Principal Sundby shares announcements and we launch our day of learning.
After School
Alvarado partners with Mission Graduates to provide on-site after-school care for those who apply and are offered a space. You can find more information related to mission gradates here: https://www.missiongraduates.org/alvarado-elementary-school/ Many families in our community partner with external programs, and there are buses available to those programs through SFUSD transportation. You can request busing services through SFUSD's transportation services: https://www.sfusd.edu/services/student-services/transportation/general-education-transportation-services

Enrollment

How to Enroll
Enrollment Requirements and Instructions
This School Feeds Into

School Life

School Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • After School Supper

Contact Info

Main office

Phone
415-695-5695
Fax
415-695-5447

Principal Michelle Sundby

Assistant Principal Amy Youngs

Programs

Languages

  • Spanish Dual Language Immersion

Special Education

Separate class - Extensive Support Needs for K-5
  • Resource Specialist Program Services
  • Separate class - Moderate/severe

Academic Enrichment

  • Computer carts
  • Computer lab
  • English literacy interventionist
  • Other
  • Science lab
  • Spanish literacy interventionist
  • Technology teacher

Arts Enrichment

We offer a 2D/3D Arts elective class, vocal music for TK through 2nd grade, and small group instrumental music instruction in grades 4 and 5. Each classroom performs in at least one schoolwide assembly a year. We also hold an annual weekend Dia de los Muertos Art Workshop in October for families that is widely attended. Every 6 years we create a community-wide mural so that every student who attends Alvarado leaves permanent piece of their learning. Our last mural was made in the spring of 2025, and you can find information about that mural here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywIZlDHxOks
  • Instrumental music
  • Visual arts
  • Vocal Performing Arts

Athletics

Student Support

College Counseling

Career Technical Education Academies

School Data

School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.

Download School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

School Accountability Highlights

Published annually by SFUSD to provide access to key data points and three-year trends related to student achievement and school culture-climate. The highlights are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Filipino, and Vietnamese.

Download School Accountability Highlights

Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report

SFUSD annually surveys families and school staff on a range of school climate indicators that have been found to predict positive student academic achievement. The social-emotional learning of students in grades 4-12 is also assessed.

Download Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report

School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)

School communities gather twice a year to review data and previous actions in order to intentionally plan for the coming months. The School Plan for Student Achievement is the template on which this review and stakeholder engagement process is codified.

Download School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
General education entry grade seats per application
8.00

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