Samuel Kennedy Elementary

897 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Samuel Kennedy Elementary School, located on Briggs Drive in Sacramento, is a public school serving students in the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in grades PK–6, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a large and diverse district, the school focuses on creating inclusive learning opportunities that cater to the unique developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding South Sacramento neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families. Its educational approach typically balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, Samuel Kennedy Elementary works to provide equitable resources and programs that encourage student achievement, parental involvement, and a safe, welcoming campus culture.

897

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel Kennedy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	386
Black	87
Asian	315
Two or More	45
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	30

Hispanic
386 (43.0 %)
Asian
315 (35.1 %)
Black
87 (9.7 %)
Two or More
45 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
30 (3.3 %)
White
29 (3.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

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)383-3311
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	728
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 125

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 135

Grade 6 141