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Nicholas Elementary School vs. Pacific Elementary School

Should you attend Nicholas Elementary School or Pacific Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Nicholas Elementary School
5100 El Paraiso Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Pacific Elementary School
6201 41st St.
Sacramento, CA 95824
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nicholas 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 638 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 33%). 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
474 students
638 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nicholas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pacific Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nicholas Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pacific Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nicholas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pacific Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#8187 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#9498 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nicholas Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pacific Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
6%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nicholas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pacific Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nicholas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pacific Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Nicholas Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pacific Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
97
Grade 1 Students
61
82
Grade 2 Students
67
94
Grade 3 Students
70
78
Grade 4 Students
66
95
Grade 5 Students
79
83
Grade 6 Students
71
109

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Nicholas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
25%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nicholas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nicholas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nicholas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nicholas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Nicholas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nicholas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sacramento City Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nicholas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pacific Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nicholas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pacific Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nicholas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pacific Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sacramento City Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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