Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Crocker/riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Crocker/Riverside Elementary serves the northwest part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crocker/riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Crocker/riverside Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crocker/riverside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crocker/riverside Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#337 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crocker/riverside Elementary School's ranking?
Crocker/riverside Elementary School is ranked #337 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Crocker/riverside Elementary School often compared to?
Crocker/riverside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School, William Land Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Crocker/riverside Elementary School?
631 students attend Crocker/riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Crocker/riverside Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crocker/riverside Elementary School?
Crocker/riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Crocker/riverside Elementary School offer ?
Crocker/riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Crocker/riverside Elementary School part of?
Crocker/riverside Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Crocker/riverside Elementary School located?
Crocker/riverside Elementary School is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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