Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy

Welcome to Drew!

Drew is an elementary school dedicated to building a community that recognizes the brilliance of every student and partners with families to tap into the joy of learning. We foster an environment of high expectations and mutually caring relationships that motivate kids to do and be their best. Our students develop a love of learning and the ability to think critically about their community and the world.

Boy and teacher playing with clay

Family Newsletters

At Drew College Preparatory Academy, we are dedicated to building a community that recognizes the brilliance of every student and partners with families to tap into the joy of learning.

Our Principal Dr. Franklin shares this community in her weekly newsletters!

Family Newletters

Fox News: Hero Teacher

We are a team of educators rooted in the community working in partnership with families to create a supportive and enriching educational home for our community’s kids.

Congratulations to Ms. Williams, one of our fabulous preschool teachers, who was recognized on local television for being a Hero Teacher!  We are so proud of you and so grateful for all you do for your students, their families and our community!

What's Happening at Drew?

In spite of the multi-faceted challenges our scholars and teachers have persevered through this year, they are still engaging in activities that stretch their thinking.  Share in the joy of this young learner as she constructs a 2-d shape in a hands-on math lesson!

More about this school

  • School Type

    Early Education, Elementary School (PreK, TK, K, 1-5)

  • Estimated Enrollment

    160

  • Principal

    • Vidrale Franklin

  • Assistant Principal

    • De Trice Rogers

  • Hours

    Mo - Tu: 7:50 am-2:05 pm
    We: 7:50 am-12:50 pm
    Th - Fr: 7:50 am-2:05 pm

    • PreK  M-F 7:30am -5:30pm

    • Beacon After School Program: dismissal to 5:30pm

  • School Tour

    Call school for times and dates.

  • Uniforms Policy

    Boys: Black pants (no jeans), white collared shirt/polo, black belt, burgundy sweater or vest, any color shoe Girls: Black skirt, jumper or pants, white collared shirt/polo/peter pan collar, burgundy sweater or vest, any color shoe

  • This School Feeds Into

  • Neighborhood

    Bayview

  • School Bus

    94124, 94107, 94134

  • School Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, After School Supper

    View menus at sfusd.edu/menus.

  • School Code

    507
Overview

  • About Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy

    At Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy, we are committed to honoring each and every student. We promote learning, creativity, social and emotional development. As a staff, we seek to enrich our knowledge and develop new skills to build a community of young leaders striving to reach their academic and personal potential.

    Every teacher at Dr. Charles R. Drew meets California criteria for “Highly Qualified” educators. This ensures that each teacher is competent to teach in the subject and grade level in which he or she is certified and degreed. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated instructional staff committed to meeting the needs of students. Together, Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy has over 100 years of teaching experience.

    Our PreKindergarten Program

    We offer a PreK program for children 2 years and 9 months to 5 years old. Learn more about our PreK program.

Programs

  • After School Programs

    Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy offers two afterschool programs: (1) On-site through Urban Services YMCA and (2) Off-site with Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco. SFUSD Early Education Department Program: PreK , TK & K-5, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 415-330-1526.

  • School Day Academic Enrichment

    • Computer carts
    • Computer lab
    • Technology teacher
    • Tutoring in school

  • Arts Enrichment

    • Cooking or home economics
    • Gardening
    SFUSD Arts department, Nagata Dance Group, Edgewood Dance, Zacco Dance Group

  • Student Support Programs

    • Health and wellness center
School Data

Application Data

General education entry grade seats per application: 55%

  • School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2018-2019 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.

  • 2018-2020 Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

    A two-year plan each school creates with families, students and community members that details the school's goals and priorities.
Contact Info

  • Address

    50 Pomona Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124

  • Phone Number

    415-330-1526

  • Fax Number

    415-822-9210

  • Social Networks

Dr. Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy

Grades PreK/TK-5

50 Pomona Street, San Francisco, CA 94124

Get directions

415-330-1526

MTWF: 7:50 a.m. - 1:55 p.m., Thursday: 7:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.