Natomas Park Elementary School serves 725 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natomas Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Natomas Park Elementary School's student population of 725 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Natomas Park Elementary School is 0.79, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
13%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Natomas Park Elementary School?
725 students attend Natomas Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Natomas Park Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natomas Park Elementary School?
Natomas Park Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Natomas Park Elementary School offer ?
Natomas Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Natomas Park Elementary School part of?
Natomas Park Elementary School is part of Natomas Unified School District.
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