Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Del Paso Heights 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Paso Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Del Paso Heights Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Del Paso Heights Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Del Paso Heights Elementary School?
440 students attend Del Paso Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Del Paso Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Paso Heights Elementary School?
Del Paso Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Del Paso Heights Elementary School offer ?
Del Paso Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Del Paso Heights Elementary School part of?
Del Paso Heights Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Del Paso Heights Elementary School located?
Del Paso Heights Elementary School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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