Joseph Sims Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elk Grove, California 95758 · Elk Grove Unified
#1719 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#22637 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph Sims Elementary
Joseph Sims Elementary is a public elementary located in Elk Grove, in the Elk Grove Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 691 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1719th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 691.
There are 38 schools in Elk Grove; Joseph Sims Elementary ranks 18th of 38 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.3
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 Joseph Sims Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph Sims Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stone Lake Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
690 students · 1.1 km away
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - EGUSD
Elk Grove · Charter high · Grades 7–12
360 students · 1.2 km away
Marion Mix Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
736 students · 2.2 km away
Elliott Ranch Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
599 students · 2.4 km away
Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
790 students · 3.2 km away
John Ehrhardt Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
827 students · 3.3 km away
Foulks Ranch Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
779 students · 3.4 km away
Laguna Creek High
Elk Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,142 students · 3.8 km away
Elk Grove Charter
Elk Grove · Charter high · Grades 7–12
262 students · 4.2 km away
Franklin Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
932 students · 4.4 km away
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691 students
Freedom Elementary
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691 students
Morgan Kincaid Preparatory
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Sierra Vista Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph Sims Elementary a good school?
Joseph Sims Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 53.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1719 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 Joseph Sims Elementary rank in California?
Joseph Sims Elementary ranks #1719 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #22637 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph Sims Elementary?
Joseph Sims Elementary had 691 students in 2025.
Is Joseph Sims Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph Sims Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph Sims Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph Sims Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.