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#6819 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pony Express Elementary
Elementary School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1250 56th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95831
- Math 44% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pony Express Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pony Express 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- 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
$96,509
Median home value
$619,800
Median rent
$1,864/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Wenzel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-inspiredEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| John Bidwell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| John Morse Therapeutic CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sacramento City Unified
- Schools in district
- 73
- Rank in district
- #31 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
Pony Express Elementary is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pony Express Elementary
Pony Express Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 370 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,819 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pony Express Elementary
What grades does Pony Express Elementary serve?
Pony Express Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pony Express Elementary?
Pony Express Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pony Express Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pony Express Elementary is 28.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pony Express Elementary rank in CA?
Pony Express Elementary ranks #6,819 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pony Express Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pony Express Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Pony Express Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pony Express Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pony Express Elementary a charter school?
No, Pony Express Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pony Express Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pony Express Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pony Express Elementary?
62.4% of students at Pony Express 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
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (916) 395-4690
- Area population (ZIP 95831)
- 44,366
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 95831; 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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