John D. Sloat Elementary School serves 231 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John D. Sloat Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
John D. Sloat Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
231 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John D. Sloat Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
3%
1%

Asian
23%
12%

Hispanic
42%
56%

Black
17%
5%

White
5%
21%

Hawaiian
4%
n/a

Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John D. Sloat Elementary School?
231 students attend John D. Sloat Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of John D. Sloat Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John D. Sloat Elementary School?
John D. Sloat Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John D. Sloat Elementary School offer ?
John D. Sloat Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John D. Sloat Elementary School part of?
John D. Sloat Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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