PONY EXPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pony Express Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 399 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Pony Express Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Pony Express Elementary School is a public school located in the Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood of Sacramento, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Sacramento City Unified School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment. It places a significant focus on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for the transition to middle school through a structured, inclusive curriculum.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that complement the core academic instruction. Situated in a suburban area of Sacramento, the campus is designed to be a safe, welcoming space for its diverse student body. By prioritizing collaborative learning and character development, Pony Express Elementary aims to cultivate both academic excellence and responsible citizenship among its students.

For more information, contact Pony Express Elementary at (916) 395-4690 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1250 56th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95831-3149
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PONY EXPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sacramento, CA with about 399 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
399
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 399 students

Hispanic/Latino
38.3%
Asian
22.1%
White
13.5%
Two or more races
12.8%
Black or African American
11.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.