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#9132 of 9,539 schools in CA

Rancho Cordova Elementary

Elementary School · Folsom-cordova Unified · Rancho Cordova, CA

A Folsom-cordova Unified elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2562 Chassella Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

  • Math 15% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-31.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$15,050
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Rancho Cordova Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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

82.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rancho Cordova 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,552/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rancho Cordova), 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

$90,414

Median home value

$463,100

Median rent

$1,693/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

55.6%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–80.3 mi188Compare →
St. John Vianney Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.3 mi141Compare →
Peter J. Shields ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.5 mi319Compare →
Cordova Gardens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4K–60.8 mi271Compare →

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.

Folsom-cordova Unified

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#33 of 34
District spending per student
$15,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rancho Cordova Elementary is listed in Folsom-Cordova Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rancho Cordova Elementary

Rancho Cordova Elementary is a public elementary school in Rancho Cordova, CA, part of Folsom-cordova Unified, serving approximately 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,132 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rancho Cordova Elementary

What grades does Rancho Cordova Elementary serve?

Rancho Cordova Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rancho Cordova Elementary?

Rancho Cordova Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Cordova Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Cordova Elementary is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rancho Cordova Elementary rank in CA?

Rancho Cordova Elementary ranks #9,132 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Rancho Cordova Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rancho Cordova Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Rancho Cordova Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Cordova Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rancho Cordova Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Rancho Cordova Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rancho Cordova Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

82.1% of students at Rancho Cordova 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
402
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
Area population (ZIP 95670)
59,314
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
36.8
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 95670; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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