- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Samuel Kennedy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Kennedy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061233001401
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Kennedy Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #76 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Kennedy Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Kennedy Elementary ranks #76 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233001401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Samuel Kennedy Elementary held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 061233001401 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 25.2:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Samuel Kennedy Elementary held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Samuel Kennedy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 883
Samuel Kennedy Elementary
883 students
What this shows Samuel Kennedy Elementary reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Kennedy Elementary compares
Samuel Kennedy Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
55.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
Asian 36.4%
African American 6.7%
White 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Samuel Kennedy Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel Kennedy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Kennedy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~883 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Kennedy Elementary
How many students attend Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
Samuel Kennedy Elementary has 883 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Kennedy Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
71.2% of students at Samuel Kennedy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Kennedy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
Samuel Kennedy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Samuel Kennedy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Kennedy Elementary ranks #76 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Samuel Kennedy Elementary, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.