Pony Express Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sacramento, California 95831 · Sacramento City Unified
#1911 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#25259 of 50,301 nationally
About Pony Express Elementary
Pony Express 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 360 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1911th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 360.
There are 182 schools in Sacramento; Pony Express Elementary ranks 26th of 173 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.0
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 Pony Express Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pony Express Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Caroline Wenzel Elementary
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211 students · 1.0 km away
Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
476 students · 1.4 km away
John Bidwell Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
262 students · 1.6 km away
Sol Aureus College Preparatory
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
316 students · 1.6 km away
Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing for the Future Charter
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
480 students · 1.8 km away
John F. Kennedy High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,652 students · 2.0 km away
H. W. Harkness Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
287 students · 2.0 km away
John D. Sloat Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
218 students · 2.0 km away
Sacramento New Technology Early College High
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
155 students · 2.1 km away
Rosa Parks Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
722 students · 2.5 km away
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360 students
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Meadows Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pony Express Elementary a good school?
Pony Express Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 49.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1911 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 Pony Express Elementary rank in California?
Pony Express Elementary ranks #1911 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #25259 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pony Express Elementary?
Pony Express Elementary had 360 students in 2025.
Is Pony Express Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Pony Express Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pony Express Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pony Express Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.