Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
51%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School's ranking?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School is ranked #238 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School often compared to?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caleb Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School?
657 students attend Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School offer ?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School part of?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School located?
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School is located in the East Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in East Sacramento.
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