Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-6, O. W. Erlewine 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O. W. Erlewine Elementary serves the northeast part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
O. W. Erlewine 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 O. W. Erlewine Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#4699 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. W. Erlewine Elementary School's ranking?
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School is ranked #4699 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are O. W. Erlewine Elementary School often compared to?
O. W. Erlewine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isador Cohen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend O. W. Erlewine Elementary School?
300 students attend O. W. Erlewine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of O. W. Erlewine Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O. W. Erlewine Elementary School?
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does O. W. Erlewine Elementary School offer ?
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is O. W. Erlewine Elementary School part of?
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is O. W. Erlewine Elementary School located?
O. W. Erlewine Elementary School is located in the College Greens East neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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