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#8553 of 9,539 schools in CA

Elverta Elementary

Elementary School · Elverta Joint Elementary · Elverta, CA

An Elverta Joint Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7900 Eloise Ave., Elverta, CA 95626

  • Math 28% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$16,491
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Students at Elverta Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Elverta Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated726/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,708

Median home value

$467,900

Median rent

$1,428/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Orchard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9K–61.6 mi320Compare →
Heritage Peak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.6K–121.7 mi1,126Compare →
Sacramento Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–61.7 mi37Compare →
Westside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–61.8 mi376Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Elverta Joint Elementary

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elverta Elementary is listed in Elverta Joint Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elverta Elementary

Elverta Elementary is a public elementary school in Elverta, CA, part of Elverta Joint Elementary, serving approximately 150 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,553 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elverta Elementary

What grades does Elverta Elementary serve?

Elverta Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Elverta Elementary?

Elverta Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elverta Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Elverta Elementary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elverta Elementary rank in CA?

Elverta Elementary ranks #8,553 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Elverta Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Elverta Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Elverta Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elverta Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elverta Elementary a charter school?

No, Elverta Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elverta Elementary a Title I school?

No, Elverta Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elverta Elementary?

64.7% of students at Elverta 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
150
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%
Area population (ZIP 95626)
4,974
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
46.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95626; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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