Pasadena Avenue Elementary School

4330 Pasadena Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pasadena 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pasadena Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Pasadena Avenue Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Pasadena Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasadena Avenue Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7284 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pasadena Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pasadena Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pasadena Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pasadena Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pasadena Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
14%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pasadena Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
55%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
32%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Pasadena Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Pasadena Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pasadena Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pasadena Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pasadena Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Pasadena Avenue Elementary School is ranked #7284 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pasadena Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Pasadena Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School, Caleb Greenwood 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 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pasadena Avenue Elementary School?
333 students attend Pasadena Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Pasadena Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pasadena Avenue Elementary School?
Pasadena Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pasadena Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Pasadena Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pasadena Avenue Elementary School part of?
Pasadena Avenue Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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