Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Bidwell Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Bidwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John Bidwell Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
John Bidwell Elementary School 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 John Bidwell Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#6316 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Bidwell Elementary School's ranking?
John Bidwell Elementary School is ranked #6316 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Bidwell Elementary School?
262 students attend John Bidwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John Bidwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Bidwell Elementary School?
John Bidwell Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Bidwell Elementary School offer ?
John Bidwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Bidwell Elementary School part of?
John Bidwell Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Bidwell Elementary School located?
John Bidwell Elementary School is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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