Serving 541 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nicholas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nicholas Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nicholas Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Nicholas Elementary School?
541 students attend Nicholas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Nicholas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicholas Elementary School?
Nicholas Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nicholas Elementary School offer ?
Nicholas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nicholas Elementary School part of?
Nicholas Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Nicholas Elementary School located?
Nicholas Elementary School is located in the Fruitridge Vista neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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