Cordova Gardens Elementary School

2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cordova Gardens 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cordova Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Cordova Gardens Elementary School's student population of 271 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Cordova Gardens 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 Cordova Gardens Elementary School is 0.73, 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)
#7689 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
34%
15-19%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cordova Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Cordova Gardens Elementary School is ranked #7689 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cordova Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Cordova Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cordova Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cordova Gardens Elementary School?
271 students attend Cordova Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cordova Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordova Gardens Elementary School?
Cordova Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cordova Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Cordova Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cordova Gardens Elementary School part of?
Cordova Gardens Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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