Main Avenue Elementary School

1400 Main Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95838
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Main Avenue 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Main Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Main Avenue Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
518 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Main Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Avenue Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7182 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Main Avenue 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 2021-22 school year data.
28%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Main Avenue 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Main Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Main Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
20%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Main Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Main Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
20%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Main Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
18%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Main Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Main Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Main Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Main Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Main Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Main Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Main Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Main Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Main Avenue Elementary School is ranked #7182 out of 9,602 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Main Avenue Elementary School?
518 students attend Main Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Main Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Main Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Main Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Main Avenue Elementary School part of?
Main Avenue Elementary School is part of Robla Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Main Avenue Elementary School located?
Main Avenue Elementary School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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