John Reith Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
John Reith Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Reith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John Reith Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Reith Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John Reith Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#3171 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
7%
22%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Reith Elementary School's ranking?
John Reith Elementary School is ranked #3171 out of 3,649 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John Reith Elementary School?
484 students attend John Reith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of John Reith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Reith Elementary School?
John Reith Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Reith Elementary School offer ?
John Reith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Reith Elementary School part of?
John Reith Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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