Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Natoma Station Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Natoma Station 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
Diversity
School Overview
Natoma Station Elementary School's student population of 489 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Natoma Station Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natoma Station Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1142 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
20%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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 Natoma Station Elementary School's ranking?
Natoma Station Elementary School is ranked #1142 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Natoma Station Elementary School often compared to?
Natoma Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blanche Sprentz Elementary School, Carl H. Sundahl Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Natoma Station Elementary School?
489 students attend Natoma Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Natoma Station Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natoma Station Elementary School?
Natoma Station Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Natoma Station Elementary School offer ?
Natoma Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Natoma Station Elementary School part of?
Natoma Station Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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