Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bannon Creek ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bannon Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bannon Creek's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bannon Creek ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bannon Creek is 0.72, 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
#9238 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
31%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bannon Creek's ranking?
Bannon Creek is ranked #9238 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bannon Creek often compared to?
Bannon Creekis often viewed alongside schools like American Lakes by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bannon Creek?
491 students attend Bannon Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bannon Creek students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bannon Creek?
Bannon Creek has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bannon Creek offer ?
Bannon Creek offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bannon Creek part of?
Bannon Creek is part of Natomas Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bannon Creek located?
Bannon Creek is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 36 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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