Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elder Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elder Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Elder Creek Elementary School's student population of 712 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elder Creek Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
50%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Elder Creek Elementary School?
712 students attend Elder Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Elder Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elder Creek Elementary School?
Elder Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Elder Creek Elementary School offer ?
Elder Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elder Creek Elementary School part of?
Elder Creek Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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