Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pony Express Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 91% 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: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pony Express Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pony Express Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pony Express Elementary School is 0.72, 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)51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pony Express Elementary School?
357 students attend Pony Express Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pony Express Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pony Express Elementary School?
Pony Express Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pony Express Elementary School offer ?
Pony Express Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pony Express Elementary School part of?
Pony Express Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Pony Express Elementary School located?
Pony Express Elementary School is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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