Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cordova Gardens 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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-6
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cordova Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cordova Gardens Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cordova Gardens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cordova Gardens Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#7476 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
40%
55%
Black
14%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
34%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cordova Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Cordova Gardens Elementary School is ranked #7476 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cordova Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Cordova Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cordova Meadows Elementary School, George Hall Elementary School, College Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cordova Gardens Elementary School?
274 students attend Cordova Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cordova Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cordova Gardens Elementary School?
Cordova Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cordova Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Cordova Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cordova Gardens Elementary School part of?
Cordova Gardens Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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