Below Average
#7999 of 9,539 schools in CA
Tahoe Elementary
Elementary School · Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento City Unified elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3110 60th St., Sacramento, CA 95820
- Math 16% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tahoe Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 20% 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 29% (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
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tahoe 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 74Very 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
$69,905
Median home value
$394,300
Median rent
$1,646/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95820; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LighthousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Phoebe A. Hearst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| The Language Academy of SacramentoCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 616 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #43 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
Tahoe Elementary is listed in Sacramento City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tahoe Elementary
Tahoe Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,999 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tahoe Elementary
What grades does Tahoe Elementary serve?
Tahoe Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tahoe Elementary?
Tahoe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tahoe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tahoe Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tahoe Elementary rank in CA?
Tahoe Elementary ranks #7,999 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tahoe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tahoe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Tahoe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tahoe Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tahoe Elementary a charter school?
No, Tahoe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tahoe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tahoe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tahoe Elementary?
64.2% of students at Tahoe 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
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (916) 395-4750
- Area population (ZIP 95820)
- 35,359
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 95820; 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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