ROSA PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rosa Parks Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 829 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Rosa Parks Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rosa Parks Elementary, located in the Meadowview neighborhood of Sacramento, serves as a core educational institution within the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is named in honor of the civil rights icon, reflecting a commitment to fostering an environment centered on equity, inclusion, and the empowerment of its diverse student body. It offers a standard K-6 elementary curriculum designed to build foundational academic skills in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while also integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rosa Parks Elementary functions as a vital hub for the surrounding community. The school emphasizes building strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to create a supportive learning atmosphere. By leveraging its location in the 95822 area, the school strives to provide its students with the resources and educational stability needed to succeed in their transition to middle school and beyond, often focusing on closing achievement gaps and promoting a culture of high expectations and community engagement.

For more information, contact Rosa Parks Elementary at (916) 395-5327 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.