John Bidwell Elementary School
Tel:
(916)433-5047
- John Bidwell Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (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 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
John Bidwell 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%)
School Overview
- John Bidwell Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 354 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Bidwell Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Bidwell Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #5038 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 54% |
| Black | 27% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sacramento City Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Bidwell Elementary School is Capital City Independent Study (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is John Morse Therapeutic Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John Morse Therapeutic Center (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sacramento John Morse Therapeutic Center Special Education School
Grades: 3-8 | 56 students
0.5 miles
1901 60th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916)433-2972 0.5 3-8 56 - Sacramento John D. Sloat Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 251 students
0.6 miles
7525 Candlewood Way
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916)433-5051 0.6 K-6 251 - Sacramento Rosa Parks Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 809 students
0.7 miles
2250 68th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916)395-5327 0.7 K-8 809 - Sacramento Capital City Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 360 students
0.8 miles
7222 24th St.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916)433-5187 0.8 K-12 360 - Sacramento Capitol Collegiate Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 281 students
0.9 miles
2118 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916)508-6634 0.9 K-8 281
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