Top Rankings
Sacramento City Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 54 public elementary schools serving 22,820 students in Sacramento City Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Sacramento City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
73 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
39,450 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
1,751 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Sacramento City Unified School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#851 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
# American Indian Students
199 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7,527 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
19%
12%
# Hispanic Students
16,315 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
56%
# Black Students
4,763 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
6,614 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
17%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
916 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,104 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
2,922
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,860
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,986
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,054
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,050
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,116
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,127
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,060
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,053
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,125
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,122
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,946
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,029
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,586 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,202 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$773 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$718 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,586
$19,806
Spending / Student
$18,202
$18,241
Best Sacramento City Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1410 60th St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6690
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6690
Grades: K-6
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Crocker/riverside Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2970 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 395-4535
Grades: K-6
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Caleb Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5457 Carlson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6266
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 277-6266
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Genevieve Didion
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6490 Harmon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 433-5039
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Camellia Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6600 Cougar Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 395-4520
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 395-4520
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3919 Mckinley Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4790
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 395-4790
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Leonardo Da Vinci
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4701 Joaquin Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4635
Grades: K-8
| 820 students
Rank: #88.
William Land Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2120 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 264-4166
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 264-4166
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
David Lubin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 M St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 277-6271
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 277-6271
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #1010.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6201 41st St.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5089
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 433-5089
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #1111.
Matsuyama Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7680 Windbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4650
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4650
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #1212.
Pony Express Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 56th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4690
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4690
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #1313.
Sutterville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4967 Monterey Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 277-6693
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 277-6693
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #1414.
Golden Empire Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9045 Canberra Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4580
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4580
Grades: K-6
| 523 students
Rank: #1515.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 Rosemont Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5850
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5850
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #1616.
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2929 Belmar St.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4595
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4595
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #1717.
Earl Warren Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5420 Lowell St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-4545
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-4545
Grades: K-6
| 399 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 18th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 264-4160
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 264-4160
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #1919.
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Stansberry Way
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4660
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-4660
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Rank: #2020.
Elder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7934 Lemon Hill Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 382-5970
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 382-5970
Grades: K-6
| 712 students
Rank: #2121.
Father Keith B. Kenny
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Mlk Jr. Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-4570
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 395-4570
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #2222.
Alice Birney Waldorf-inspired
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6251 13th St.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4510
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #2323.
Cesar Chavez Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 32nd St.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4530
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4530
Grades: 4-6
| 354 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Edward Kemble Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7495 29th St.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4550
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4550
Grades: K-3
| 502 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Isador Cohen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9025 Salmon Falls Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5840
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 228-5840
Grades: K-6
| 275 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
H. W. Harkness Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2147 54th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5042
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5042
Grades: K-6
| 278 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
John Bidwell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1730 65th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5047
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 433-5047
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #2828.
Bowling Green Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Turnbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 433-5426
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 433-5426
Grades: K-6
| 757 students
Rank: #2929.
Martin Luther King Jr.
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Little River Way
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4645
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4645
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
Rank: #3030.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4914 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-4640
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-4640
Grades: K-6
| 249 students
Rank: #3131.
James Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9525 Goethe Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4605
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4605
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #3232.
Peter Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6032 36th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6685
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 277-6685
Grades: K-6
| 396 students
Rank: #3333.
Tahoe Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3110 60th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6360
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6360
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
Rank: #3434.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3324 Glenmoor Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-5830
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 228-5830
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #3535.
New Joseph Bonnheim (Njb) Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Marin Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6294
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 277-6294
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
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