Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ethel I. Baker 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethel I. Baker Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#9337 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
12%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethel I. Baker Elementary School's ranking?
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School is ranked #9337 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ethel I. Baker Elementary School often compared to?
Ethel I. Baker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ethel I. Baker Elementary School?
620 students attend Ethel I. Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ethel I. Baker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel I. Baker Elementary School?
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ethel I. Baker Elementary School offer ?
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ethel I. Baker Elementary School part of?
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ethel I. Baker Elementary School located?
Ethel I. Baker Elementary School is located in the Sandra Heights neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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