Excellent
#678 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Elementary School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA
An Elk Grove Unified elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9880 Denali Cir., Elk Grove, CA 95757
- Math 71% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Zehnder Ranch 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove), 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
$133,443
Median home value
$648,100
Median rent
$2,470/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95757; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Hein ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 837 | Compare → |
| Miwok Village ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 890 | Compare → |
| Elitha Donner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 315 | 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.
Elk Grove Unified
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Zehnder Ranch Elementary is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Zehnder Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 1,048 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zehnder Ranch Elementary
What grades does Zehnder Ranch Elementary serve?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,048 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Zehnder Ranch Elementary is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zehnder Ranch Elementary rank in CA?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary ranks #678 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Zehnder Ranch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zehnder Ranch Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Zehnder Ranch Elementary a charter school?
No, Zehnder Ranch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zehnder Ranch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Zehnder Ranch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
26.6% of students at Zehnder Ranch 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
- 1,048
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (916) 793-3300
- Area population (ZIP 95757)
- 54,535
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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 95757; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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