Nicholas Elementary
Sacramento, CA · Sacramento City Unified · Grades K-6
5,257th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
Nicholas Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nicholas Elementary 5,257th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2015 to 7th in 2025.
Nicholas Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 290 students tested
Nicholas Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 474 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.7% | 46.8% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 18.3% | 25.3% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Black | 16.6% | 12.7% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 5.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 4.9% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 4.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Nicholas Elementary
Typical home value $430K in zip 95823 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nicholas Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Pacific ElementarySacramento City Unified · 0.3 mi away5,568th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 9% - 3Bowling Green ElementarySacramento City Unified · 0.8 mi away · charter4,171st of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 28% - 1Ethel I. Baker ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.1 mi away5,532nd of 5,659
ELA 13% · Math 12% - 2Suy:u ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.1 mi away4,713th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 23% - 1Parkway ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.3 mi away5,447th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 12% - 9Camellia ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.4 mi away902nd of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 65% - 2Samuel Kennedy ElementaryElk Grove Unified · 1.6 mi away4,578th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 23% - 1Mark Twain ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.6 mi away5,325th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nicholas Elementary in?
Nicholas Elementary is part of the Sacramento City Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is Nicholas Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nicholas Elementary 5,257th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nicholas Elementary?
Hispanic 47%, Asian 25%, Black 13%, Two or more races 6% (474 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nicholas Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95823 is $430K 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.