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Whitney Avenue Elementary

San Juan Unified · Sacramento County · 4248 Whitney Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821-3253

(916) 575-2407

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1/10
#5426
Rank 5426 out of 5,722
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5481 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5328 · 7th percentile
Science2/10 · #4963 · 11th percentile

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School Overview

Whitney Avenue Elementary sits in a quiet residential pocket of northeast Sacramento, the kind of neighborhood where kids still walk to school and neighbors know each other by name. The school serves families in the 95821 zip code, an area that blends older ranch-style homes with mature tree-lined streets — comfortable and unpretentious, with easy access to the Arden area's parks and shops. Families looking for a tight-knit community school with a neighborhood feel will find it here, though those prioritizing top academic outcomes may want to weigh options across the broader San Juan Unified district.

Student Demographics

197 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
56 (28%)
Hispanic
55 (28%)
White
47 (24%)
African American
28 (14%)
Multiple Races
8 (4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (2%)
Filipino
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners91 (46%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged174 (88%)
Students with Disabilities45 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

411
Enrollment
26.3
Teachers (FTE)
15.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17.2
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 · #2102 · 65th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found