Serving 719 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary serves the west part of Sacramento, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the school from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
719 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Knowledge is Power!
School Rankings
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#4263 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Owls
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School is ranked #4263 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School often compared to?
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irene B. West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School?
719 students attend Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School?
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School offer ?
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School part of?
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School located?
Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary School is located in the Valley Hi And North Laguna neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Valley Hi And North Laguna.
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