Joseph Sims Elementary

3033 Buckminster Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758

759 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Joseph Sims Elementary is a well-regarded public school located in the suburban community of Elk Grove, California, serving students in grades K–6. As part of the Elk Grove Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It is widely recognized for its strong community involvement and high levels of parent participation, which help create a collaborative atmosphere for students, staff, and families alike.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. In addition to core academic subjects, Joseph Sims Elementary places a significant focus on social-emotional learning and extracurricular enrichment. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to meet their individual educational goals within a safe and nurturing campus culture.

759

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Sims Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	232
Black	74
Asian	190
Two or More	84
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
232 (30.6 %)
Asian
190 (25.0 %)
White
166 (21.9 %)
Two or More
84 (11.1 %)
Black
74 (9.7 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)683-7445
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph Sims Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	99
Grade 6	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph Sims Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	357	47%
Male	402	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)