Samuel Kennedy Elementary
Sacramento, CA · Elk Grove Unified · Grades K-6
4,578th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 19%· Stable
Samuel Kennedy Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Samuel Kennedy Elementary 4,578th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2015 to 19th in 2025.
Samuel Kennedy Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 517 students tested
Samuel Kennedy Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 872 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.9% | 44.3% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Asian | 24.1% | 36.0% | ▲ 11.9 pts | |
| Black | 12.7% | 8.6% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 4.7% | 3.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.0% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Samuel Kennedy Elementary
Typical home value $457K in zip 95828 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Samuel Kennedy Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3David Reese ElementaryElk Grove Unified · 0.4 mi away4,349th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 9Camellia ElementarySacramento City Unified · 0.6 mi away902nd of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 65% - 2Florin ElementaryElk Grove Unified · 0.9 mi away4,611th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 17% - 4Elder Creek ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.2 mi away3,767th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 31% - 1Nicholas ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.6 mi away5,257th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 18% - 1Pacific ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.8 mi away5,568th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 9% - 1Parkway ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.8 mi away5,447th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 12% - 2Suy:u ElementarySacramento City Unified · 1.8 mi away4,713th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Samuel Kennedy Elementary in?
Samuel Kennedy Elementary is part of the Elk Grove Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is Samuel Kennedy Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Samuel Kennedy Elementary 4,578th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Samuel Kennedy Elementary?
Hispanic 44%, Asian 36%, Black 9%, Two or more races 4% (872 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Samuel Kennedy Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95828 is $457K 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.