John Bidwell Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sacramento, California 95822 · Sacramento City Unified
#3966 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#42690 of 50,301 nationally
About John Bidwell Elementary
John Bidwell Elementary is a public elementary located in Sacramento, in the Sacramento City Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 262 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3966th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 262.
There are 182 schools in Sacramento; John Bidwell Elementary ranks 90th of 173 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Bidwell Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Bidwell Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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218 students · 891 m away
Rosa Parks Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
722 students · 926 m away
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
518 students · 1.3 km away
H. W. Harkness Elementary
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287 students · 1.4 km away
Pony Express Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
360 students · 1.6 km away
Woodbine Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
289 students · 2.0 km away
John H. Still
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
655 students · 2.0 km away
Edward Kemble Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–3
454 students · 2.1 km away
Cesar Chavez Intermediate
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 4–6
357 students · 2.2 km away
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
476 students · 2.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Bidwell Elementary a good school?
John Bidwell Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 23.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3966 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Bidwell Elementary rank in California?
John Bidwell Elementary ranks #3966 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #42690 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Bidwell Elementary?
John Bidwell Elementary had 262 students in 2025.
Is John Bidwell Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
John Bidwell Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Bidwell Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Bidwell Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.