Serving 989 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mary Tsukamoto 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Tsukamoto Elementary serves the west part of Sacramento, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
989 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Helping every student be their best, in every way, every day.
School Rankings
Mary Tsukamoto 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 Mary Tsukamoto 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
#4146 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
42%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School is ranked #4146 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School, Florin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School?
989 students attend Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School offer ?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School part of?
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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