Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Marshall 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Marshall Elementary serves the eastern part of Sacramento, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about one mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Marshall Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Marshall 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 James Marshall Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#5653 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
James Marshall Elementary School is ranked #5653 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Marshall Elementary School?
337 students attend James Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of James Marshall Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Marshall Elementary School?
James Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Marshall Elementary School offer ?
James Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Marshall Elementary School part of?
James Marshall Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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