Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-6, D. W. Babcock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
D. W. Babcock Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Setting the Standard for Academic Excellence
School Rankings
D. W. Babcock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D. W. Babcock Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8518 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D. W. Babcock Elementary School's ranking?
D. W. Babcock Elementary School is ranked #8518 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend D. W. Babcock Elementary School?
367 students attend D. W. Babcock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of D. W. Babcock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D. W. Babcock Elementary School?
D. W. Babcock Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does D. W. Babcock Elementary School offer ?
D. W. Babcock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is D. W. Babcock Elementary School part of?
D. W. Babcock Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is D. W. Babcock Elementary School located?
D. W. Babcock Elementary School is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 36 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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