Below Average
#8363 of 9,539 schools in CA
Nicholas Elementary
Elementary School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5100 El Paraiso Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824
- Math 15% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nicholas Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nicholas 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,938
Median home value
$322,400
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Ethel I. Baker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Pacific ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Suy:u ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #49 of 71
- District spending per student
- $17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nicholas Elementary is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nicholas Elementary
Nicholas Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 474 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,363 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nicholas Elementary
What grades does Nicholas Elementary serve?
Nicholas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Nicholas Elementary?
Nicholas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Elementary is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nicholas Elementary rank in CA?
Nicholas Elementary ranks #8,363 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nicholas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nicholas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Nicholas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nicholas Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nicholas Elementary a charter school?
No, Nicholas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nicholas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nicholas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nicholas Elementary?
89.5% of students at Nicholas 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (916) 395-4655
- Area population (ZIP 95824)
- 32,432
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 95824; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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