Serving 332 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 33%). 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 lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- 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 332 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School's ranking?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School often compared to?
Carl H. Sundahl Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blanche Sprentz Elementary School, Natoma Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
332 students attend Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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