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Nicholas Elementary

Sacramento City Unified · Sacramento County · 6601 Steiner Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823-1429

(916) 433-5076

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1/10
#5419
Rank 5419 out of 5,722
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5536 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5217 · 9th percentile
Science2/10 · #5014 · 10th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nicholas Elementary sits in the heart of South Sacramento, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted in their communities and schools carry real weight in everyday life. The school shows more strength in math and science than in English, which is worth keeping in mind for families prioritizing reading development — supplementing at home or with outside tutoring may be helpful here. This is a school that would resonate most with families who are actively engaged and looking to partner closely with teachers to help their kids get the most out of their experience.

Student Demographics

259 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
127 (49%)
Asian
65 (25%)
African American
33 (13%)
White
13 (5%)
Multiple Races
11 (4%)
Pacific Islander
10 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners121 (47%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged236 (91%)
Students with Disabilities43 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

482
Enrollment
21.9
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2288 · 62nd percentile

128 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found