Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pacific 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pacific Elementary serves the southwest part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically live 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance to the edge of the zone at 0.6 miles and the furthest boundary approximately 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pacific 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 Pacific 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
#9441 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Puma
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Elementary School's ranking?
Pacific Elementary School is ranked #9441 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicholas Elementary School, Howe Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Elementary School?
597 students attend Pacific Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pacific Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Elementary School?
Pacific Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pacific Elementary School part of?
Pacific Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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