Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl H. Sundahl 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 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl H. Sundahl 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
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Rankings
Carl H. Sundahl 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 Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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
#276 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphins
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School's ranking?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School?
435 students attend Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School offer ?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School part of?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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