Serving 817 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arlene Hein Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Arlene Hein Elementary serves the western part of Elk Grove, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arlene Hein Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Arlene Hein Elementary School's student population of 817 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
817 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Arlene Hein Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlene Hein Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1431 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
47%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlene Hein Elementary School's ranking?
Arlene Hein Elementary School is ranked #1431 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arlene Hein Elementary School often compared to?
Arlene Hein Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen Carr Castello Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arlene Hein Elementary School?
817 students attend Arlene Hein Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Arlene Hein Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlene Hein Elementary School?
Arlene Hein Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arlene Hein Elementary School offer ?
Arlene Hein Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arlene Hein Elementary School part of?
Arlene Hein Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Teachers aren`t interested in helping students that are behind.
5 10/10/2025
We love this school. Teachers are wonderful, and very receptive to the needs of children and families. Keep up the good work Arlene Hein!
5 10/10/2025
The teachers at this school are invested in the students. We have been very impressed with the way our teachers and staff handled the distance learning classes during the pandemic. And major kudos to the teachers and staff during the transition to in-person classes. We have been fortunate to have awesome teachers so far for our young boy. Go soaring hawks!
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