Serving 937 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Roy Herburger Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Roy Herburger Elementary serves the west part of Elk Grove, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roy Herburger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Roy Herburger Elementary School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
937 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roy Herburger Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roy Herburger Elementary School is 0.61, which is less 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
#1576 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
60%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy Herburger Elementary School's ranking?
Roy Herburger Elementary School is ranked #1576 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Roy Herburger Elementary School often compared to?
Roy Herburger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond Case Elementary School, Camellia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Roy Herburger Elementary School?
937 students attend Roy Herburger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Roy Herburger Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roy Herburger Elementary School?
Roy Herburger Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Roy Herburger Elementary School offer ?
Roy Herburger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Roy Herburger Elementary School part of?
Roy Herburger Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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