Serving 638 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pacific 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 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pacific Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pacific Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9498 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Elementary School's ranking?
Pacific Elementary School is ranked #9498 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Elementary School often compared to?
Pacific Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicholas Elementary School, Howe Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Elementary School?
638 students attend Pacific Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pacific Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Elementary School?
Pacific Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Elementary School offer ?
Pacific Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pacific Elementary School part of?
Pacific Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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