Joseph Sims Elementary
Elk Grove, CA · Elk Grove Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
2,185th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 61%▼ Declining
3033 Buckminster Dr., Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-7445NCES ID 061233008276Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Sims Elementary 2,185th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 61% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2015 to 61th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 364 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 731 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23.5% | 30.6% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 26.1% | 26.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 27.4% | 20.7% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 10.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 11.0% | 9.7% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $577K in zip 95758 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Joseph Sims Elementary in?
Joseph Sims Elementary is part of the Elk Grove Unified district in Elk Grove, California.
Is Joseph Sims Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joseph Sims Elementary 2,185th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joseph Sims Elementary?
Hispanic 31%, Asian 27%, White 21%, Two or more races 10% (731 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joseph Sims Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95758 is $577K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.