John Bidwell Elementary

256 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Bidwell Elementary, located in the Fruitridge Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, serves a diverse student body as part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, the faculty works to implement a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and extracurricular engagement.

The school benefits from a tight-knit campus culture, where staff members prioritize strong communication with families to support student success. Beyond the standard classroom experience, John Bidwell Elementary often engages in community-building efforts and utilizes various educational resources to meet the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on safety, inclusivity, and high expectations, the school aims to be a cornerstone of the 65th Avenue neighborhood, helping students build a solid foundation for their future academic careers.

256

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Bidwell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	125
Black	44
Asian	43
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
125 (48.8 %)
Black
44 (17.2 %)
Asian
43 (16.8 %)
White
15 (5.9 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (5.1 %)
Two or More
12 (4.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.6 %)

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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)433-5047
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 45

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Bidwell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	32
Grade 6	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Bidwell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	48%
Male	133	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)