D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Prairie Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 5251 Valley Hi Dr., Sacramento, CA 95823
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in California
Growth
C
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 37th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
857
Students
enrolled
25.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%37/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 44th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency39% (−9 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−8 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%17%reading -9 pts, math -2 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%27%reading -2 pts, math -1 pts40th percentile (list)
Asian47%47%reading -27 pts, math -23 pts18th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%35%reading -14 pts, math -24 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income41%30%reading +3 pts, math +2 pts54th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5251 Valley Hi Dr.
City Sacramento
ZIP Code 95823
District 0612330
NCES School ID 061233001411
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95823

Understanding the community around Prairie Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,547
Per Capita Income $22,984
Poverty Rate 17.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%
High School or Higher 75.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $340,600
Median Rent $1,429
Owner-Occupied 46.6%
Renter-Occupied 53.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Prairie Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 49.6%
Asian 23.6%
Black 12.8%
Two or More Races 5.4%
White 4.1%
Pacific Islander 4.3%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 857
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Prairie Elementary?
Prairie Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Prairie Elementary?
Prairie Elementary has 857 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.2:1.
What grades does Prairie Elementary serve?
Prairie Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Prairie Elementary receive per student?
Prairie Elementary receives $16,975 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Prairie Elementary in 95823 ▼
Avg Home Value
$429,983
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,081
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
53.4%

Other Schools in 95823

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026