Serving 769 students in grades Kindergarten-6, David Reese 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David Reese Elementary serves a 1.2 square mile area in the northwest part of Sacramento, CA, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Reese Elementary School's student population of 769 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
769 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
David Reese 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 David Reese 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7354 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Reese Elementary School's ranking?
David Reese Elementary School is ranked #7354 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend David Reese Elementary School?
769 students attend David Reese Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of David Reese Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Reese Elementary School?
David Reese Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does David Reese Elementary School offer ?
David Reese Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is David Reese Elementary School part of?
David Reese Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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