Serving 665 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sunkist 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 98% 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: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunkist Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
665 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Building a Community of Learners'
School Rankings
Sunkist 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 Sunkist Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#8002 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunkist Elementary School's ranking?
Sunkist Elementary School is ranked #8002 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunkist Elementary School often compared to?
Sunkist Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juarez (Benito) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunkist Elementary School?
665 students attend Sunkist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sunkist Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunkist Elementary School?
Sunkist Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunkist Elementary School offer ?
Sunkist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sunkist Elementary School part of?
Sunkist Elementary School is part of Anaheim Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunkist Elementary School located?
Sunkist Elementary School is located in the Northeast Anaheim neighborhood of Anaheim, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Northeast Anaheim.
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