Florin Elementary School
Tel:
(916)383-0530
- Florin Elementary School serves 587 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Florin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florin Elementary School's student population of 587 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 587 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florin Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7848 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 33% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Florin Elementary School is Gerber Jr./sr. High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is James Rutter Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is David Reese Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento James Rutter Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 930 students
0.6 miles
7350 Palmer House Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916)422-7590 0.6 7-8 930 - Sacramento David Reese Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 892 students
0.8 miles
7600 Lindale Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916)422-2450 0.8 K-6 892 - Sacramento Samuel Kennedy Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 950 students
0.9 miles
7037 Briggs Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916)383-3311 0.9 K-6 950 - Sacramento Gerber Jr./sr. High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 139 students
1.0 miles
8401 Gerber Rd. Ste. A
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)228-2329 1.0 7-12 139 - Sacramento Camellia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 457 students
1.3 miles
6600 Cougar Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916)395-4520 1.3 K-6 457
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