Arlington Heights Elementary School

6401 Trenton Way
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arlington 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : Arlington Heights Elementary serves the northern part of Citrus Heights, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Arlington Heights Elementary School's student population of 329 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Heights 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7542 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

10-14%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
36%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
39%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
61%
0.71

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
45.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Arlington Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Arlington Heights Elementary School is ranked #7542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arlington Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Arlington Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge Heights Elementary School, Thomas Kelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arlington Heights Elementary School?
329 students attend Arlington Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Arlington Heights Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlington Heights Elementary School?
Arlington Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arlington Heights Elementary School offer ?
Arlington Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arlington Heights Elementary School part of?
Arlington Heights Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Arlington Heights Elementary School located?
Arlington Heights Elementary School is located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Citrus Heights, CA.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : Arlington Heights Elementary serves the northern part of Citrus Heights, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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