Heron
Sacramento, CA · Natomas Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · City, large
1,756th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 69%· Stable
5151 Banfield Dr., Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680Official website ↗NCES ID 060003611734Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Heron 1,756th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 69th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 633 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,045 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22.2% | 28.5% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| White | 30.6% | 22.4% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Asian | 24.3% | 20.3% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.0% | 14.2% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 13.7% | 13.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. 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 $574K in zip 95835 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Heron
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ELA 28% ▼28 · Math 16% ▼32Compare - #1524Northlake TK-8Twin Rivers Unified · 1.8 mi away1,524th of 5,659
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ELA 73% ▲17 · Math 67% ▲19Compare - #3616Witter Ranch ElementaryNatomas Unified · 2.5 mi away3,616th of 5,659
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What school district is Heron in?
Heron is part of the Natomas Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is Heron a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Heron 1,756th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Heron?
Hispanic 29%, White 22%, Asian 20%, Two or more races 14% (1,045 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Heron cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95835 is $574K 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.