Serving 361 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Main Avenue Elementary serves a central area in Sacramento, CA, covering approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of about 0.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Main Avenue Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Main Avenue 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 Main Avenue 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
#7416 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #7416 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Main Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Main Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Elementary School, Bell Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
361 students attend Main Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Main Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Main Avenue Elementary School?
Main Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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