Serving 888 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School's student population of 888 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
888 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School promotes a life long love of learning in a supportive and academically stimulating environment.
School Rankings
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maeola R. Beitzel 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
#2882 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
45%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elk Grove Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School's ranking?
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School is ranked #2882 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School often compared to?
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert J. Fite Elementary School, Arnold Adreani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School?
888 students attend Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School?
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School offer ?
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School part of?
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School located?
Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary School is located in the Meadowbrook neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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