Arlene Hein Elementary School
- Arlene Hein Elementary School serves 899 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Arlene Hein Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Arlene Hein Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Arlene Hein Elementary School's student population of 899 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 899 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Arlene Hein Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arlene Hein Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1321 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 42% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 20% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arlene Hein Elementary School is Franklin High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Toby Johnson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Helen Carr Castello Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk Grove Franklin High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,605 students
0.4 miles
6400 Whitelock Pkwy.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916)714-8150 0.4 9-12 2,605 - Elk Grove Toby Johnson Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1,309 student
0.6 miles
10099 Franklin High Rd.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916)714-8181 0.6 7-8 1,309 - Elk Grove Elk Grove Charter Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 242 students
0.9 miles
10065 Atkins Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916)714-1653 0.9 7-12 242 - Elk Grove Helen Carr Castello Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 928 students
1.0 miles
9850 Fire Poppy Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916)686-1725 1.0 K-6 928 - Elk Grove Zehnder Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 962 students
1.0 miles
9880 Denali Cir.
Elk Grove, CA 95757
(916)793-3300 1.0 K-6 962
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