Theodore Judah Elementary

3919 McKinley Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819

485 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Theodore Judah Elementary, located in the historic East Sacramento neighborhood, serves as a prominent TK–6 school within the Sacramento City Unified School District. Housed in a charming, traditional campus setting, the school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community and is well-regarded for its strong emphasis on parent involvement and academic achievement. It draws many families who value its close-knit, neighborhood-school atmosphere, which remains a central pillar of its identity.

Academically, the school focuses on building a rigorous foundation in core subjects while often incorporating enrichment opportunities that utilize the school’s active PTA and local community support. Because of its location in a highly desirable residential area, Theodore Judah consistently maintains a stable enrollment and is known for a culture that prioritizes both student character development and high educational standards. It stands as a staple of the McKinley Park area, balancing long-standing traditions with contemporary educational practices.

485

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Theodore Judah Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	138
Black	27
Asian	16
Two or More	61
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
238 (49.1%)
Hispanic
138 (28.5%)
Two or More
61 (12.6%)
Black
27 (5.6%)
Asian
16 (3.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)395-4790
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
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 118

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 61