Serving 674 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Robert J. Fite Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert J. Fite Elementary serves the northwest part of Sacramento, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert J. Fite Elementary School's student population of 674 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
674 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robert J. Fite 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 Robert J. Fite Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#3176 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
48%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert J. Fite Elementary School's ranking?
Robert J. Fite Elementary School is ranked #3176 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Robert J. Fite Elementary School often compared to?
Robert J. Fite Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School, Arnold Adreani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert J. Fite Elementary School?
674 students attend Robert J. Fite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Robert J. Fite Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert J. Fite Elementary School?
Robert J. Fite Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Robert J. Fite Elementary School offer ?
Robert J. Fite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Robert J. Fite Elementary School part of?
Robert J. Fite Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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