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#9205 of 9,539 schools in CA
Thomas Kelly Elementary
Elementary School · San Juan Unified · Carmichael, CA
A San Juan Unified elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6301 Moraga Dr., Carmichael, CA 95608
- Math 20% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Kelly Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Kelly Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,638
Median home value
$565,600
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
51.9%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Peck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| St John-evangelist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 246 | 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.
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.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #57 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Kelly Elementary is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Kelly Elementary
Thomas Kelly Elementary is a public elementary school in Carmichael, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,205 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Kelly Elementary
What grades does Thomas Kelly Elementary serve?
Thomas Kelly Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Kelly Elementary?
Thomas Kelly Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Kelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Kelly Elementary is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Kelly Elementary rank in CA?
Thomas Kelly Elementary ranks #9,205 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thomas Kelly Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Kelly Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Thomas Kelly Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Kelly Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Kelly Elementary a charter school?
No, Thomas Kelly Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Kelly Elementary a Title I school?
No, Thomas Kelly Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Kelly Elementary?
58.4% of students at Thomas Kelly 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (916) 867-2041
- Area population (ZIP 95608)
- 63,052
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 95608; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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