Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Joseph Sims Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph Sims Elementary serves the west part of Elk Grove, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles, with most families typically within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Sims Elementary School's student population of 691 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph Sims Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Sims 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
#2939 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Sims Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Sims Elementary School is ranked #2939 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joseph Sims Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Sims Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Sims Elementary School?
691 students attend Joseph Sims Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Joseph Sims Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Sims Elementary School?
Joseph Sims Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joseph Sims Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Sims Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Joseph Sims Elementary School part of?
Joseph Sims Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph Sims Elementary School located?
Joseph Sims Elementary School is located in the Laguna West Lakeside neighborhood of Elk Grove, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Laguna West Lakeside.
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