Needs Improvement
#9458 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cottage Elementary
Elementary School · San Juan Unified
2221 Morse Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825
Enrollment
490
Student-Teacher
25.8:1
Score
2.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
490
Student-Teacher
25.8:1
Score
2.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,458 of 9,539
In Sacramento
#192 of 198
public schools
In district
#64 of 65
San Juan Unified
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About Cottage Elementary
Cottage Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of San Juan Unified. Cottage Elementary serves approximately 490 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Cottage Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,458 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Cottage Elementary show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 2.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Cottage Elementary runs 25.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
36% of students at Cottage Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cottage Elementary — Students at Cottage Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.5/10.
How Cottage Elementary Compares
See how Cottage Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2221 Morse Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cottage Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST PHILOMENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8 (rated 6.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Gateway International (rated 5.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sacramento, see our Sacramento schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95825 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,264
Median Home Value
$433,500
Median Rent
$1,582/mo
Population
37,077
College Educated
32.9%
Homeownership
24.8%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
25.6%
Median Age
32.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cottage Elementary
What grades does Cottage Elementary serve?
Cottage Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cottage Elementary?
Cottage Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottage Elementary rank in CA?
Cottage Elementary ranks #9,458 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cottage Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottage Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cottage Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottage Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cottage Elementary a charter school?
No, Cottage Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottage Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cottage Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cottage Elementary?
82.0% of students at Cottage Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (916) 575-2306
Resources & Links
District
San Juan Unified- District Enrollment
- 38,488
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,374
- District Rank
- #64 of 65
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