Sinsheimer Elementary School

2755 Augusta St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Sinsheimer Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Sinsheimer Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Sinsheimer Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Sinsheimer Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sinsheimer Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
17%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
69%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sinsheimer Elementary School's ranking?
Sinsheimer Elementary School is ranked #460 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sinsheimer Elementary School often compared to?
Sinsheimer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sinsheimer Elementary School?
380 students attend Sinsheimer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sinsheimer Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sinsheimer Elementary School?
Sinsheimer Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sinsheimer Elementary School offer ?
Sinsheimer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sinsheimer Elementary School part of?
Sinsheimer Elementary School is part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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