Pony Express Elementary

359 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

359

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pony Express Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	146
Black	33
Asian	97
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
146 (40.7 %)
Asian
97 (27.0 %)
Two or More
40 (11.1 %)
Black
33 (9.2 %)
White
28 (7.8 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.9 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-4690
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 34

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pony Express Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pony Express Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	45.7%
Male	195	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)