Joseph Sims Elementary School

3033 Buckminster Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758

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Joseph Sims Elementary School serves 836 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Joseph Sims Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 836 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph Sims Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Joseph Sims Elementary School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

836 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Joseph Sims Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Joseph Sims Elementary School is 0.80, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1585 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Joseph Sims Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph Sims Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

51%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph Sims Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

26%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Joseph Sims Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

26%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Joseph Sims Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

11%

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.80

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Joseph Sims Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph Sims Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Elk Grove Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

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 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Joseph Sims Elementary School?

836 students attend Joseph Sims Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

26% of Joseph Sims Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% 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 equal to the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 836 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education