Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John D. Sloat 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John D. Sloat Elementary serves the southwest part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John D. Sloat Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
John D. Sloat 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 John D. Sloat Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#8933 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John D. Sloat Elementary School's ranking?
John D. Sloat Elementary School is ranked #8933 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John D. Sloat Elementary School?
218 students attend John D. Sloat Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John D. Sloat Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 22:1, which is higher than 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.
In what neighborhood is John D. Sloat Elementary School located?
John D. Sloat Elementary School is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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