Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary

Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary serves 515 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Folsom, California, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranking #373 out of 9,566 California elementary schools, the school places in the 96th percentile statewide.

Academic achievement is notably strong, with 73% of students performing proficient or above in English Language Arts and an impressive 75% reaching proficiency in mathematics. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21.5 to 1 across its 24 full-time equivalent teaching staff, providing a structured learning environment for its K-5 student body. The school draws families from an affluent community where the median household income reaches $134,844 and 58% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

This educated community, with a low poverty rate of just 5.3%, creates a supportive environment for academic excellence. Home values averaging $673,000 reflect the desirability of this Sacramento County neighborhood. Sandra J.

Gallardo Elementary operates as a regular public school in Folsom's small city setting, benefiting from both the resources of an established community and the close-knit feel that comes with serving families in this well-regarded Sacramento County location.

The student-teacher ratio at Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary is 21.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.