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#3460 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 36% in state

Robert J. Fite Elementary

Elementary School · Elk Grove Unified · Sacramento, CA

An Elk Grove Unified elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9561 Butler School Rd., Sacramento, CA 95829

  • Math 45% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.4:1
District spending per student$15,966
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Robert J. Fite Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Robert J. Fite 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$110,269

Median home value

$589,700

Median rent

$2,021/mo

College educated

31.9%

Homeownership

75.6%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arnold Adreani ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–60.9 mi901Compare →
Maeola E. Beitzel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–61.3 mi893Compare →
Arthur C. Butler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9K–61.6 mi934Compare →
Merryhill School CalvinePrivate · tuition7.7privateK–71.6 mi169Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Elk Grove Unified

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#25 of 67
District spending per student
$15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert J. Fite Elementary is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert J. Fite Elementary

Robert J. Fite Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 655 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,460 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert J. Fite Elementary

What grades does Robert J. Fite Elementary serve?

Robert J. Fite Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Robert J. Fite Elementary?

Robert J. Fite Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Fite Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Fite Elementary is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert J. Fite Elementary rank in CA?

Robert J. Fite Elementary ranks #3,460 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Robert J. Fite Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert J. Fite Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Robert J. Fite Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert J. Fite Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Robert J. Fite Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Robert J. Fite Elementary a Title I school?

No, Robert J. Fite Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert J. Fite Elementary?

69.2% of students at Robert J. Fite 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
655
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.3%
Area population (ZIP 95829)
31,370
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
37.2
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 95829; 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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