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Ethel Phillips Elementary School

2930 21st Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ethel Phillips 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Ethel Phillips Elementary School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Ethel Phillips Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethel Phillips Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7414 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
21%
47%
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethel Phillips Elementary School's ranking?
Ethel Phillips Elementary School is ranked #7414 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ethel Phillips Elementary School often compared to?
Ethel Phillips Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowling Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ethel Phillips Elementary School?
430 students attend Ethel Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ethel Phillips Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ethel Phillips Elementary School?
Ethel Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ethel Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Ethel Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ethel Phillips Elementary School part of?
Ethel Phillips Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ethel Phillips Elementary School located?
Ethel Phillips Elementary School is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 20 other public schools located in Southeastern Sacramento.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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