Cambridge Heights Elementary: Top K-5 School in Citrus Heights (2026 List)

About Cambridge Heights Elementary

Cambridge Heights Elementary School is at 5555 Fleetwood Dr in the Citrus Heights district. It serves 412 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 27:1. Math proficiency is 67% and reading proficiency is 57%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. This school has a friendly atmosphere where students, staff, and community members all work toward the same goals. There are clear academic expectations for each grade level. The way the campus is set up makes it easy for people to interact outside during breaks. Teachers use a variety of tools to help students learn in different ways. People in the area see the school as an important part of the community. The administration meets regularly to talk about the safety of the campus and the health of the students. Campus walkways are kept in good shape so that all students can use them. Monthly assemblies that honor student effort take place in shared spaces. The cost of housing in the area ranges from $450,000 to $680,000. Families often say nice things about how friendly the staff is and how welcoming the school is. A lot of parents say they feel like important partners in their child's education. This school is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%

Reading 57%

State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 57% in Reading.

12

Full-time Teachers

27 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

321

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 60.12%

Asian 4.67%

Hispanic 19.63%

Black 2.49%

Two+ Races 12.15%

Native Am. 0.93%

White

60.12%

Asian

4.67%

Hispanic

19.63%

Black

2.49%

Two+ Races

12.15%

Native Am.

0.93%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 321

55.45%

178 Female

44.55%

143 Male

Student Population

321 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Cambridge Heights Elementary Contact Information

Address

5555 Fleetwood Dr., Citrus Heights, CA, 95621

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Phone

(916) 867-2000

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Website

http://www.sanjuan.edu/cambridge

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cambridge Heights Elementary recently threw a pizza party for its second-grade classes to celebrate their winning the most "Pawsitvive Effort" slips for keeping the playground clean and safe. The school is now accepting applications for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten for the school year 2026–2027. Principal Vincent Arias is also asking families to help with the school's universal supply donation program. This way, all students will have the supplies they need this term.

FAQ

Q1. Does Cambridge Heights Elementary School have a specific school color and a mascot?

Ans. Every Friday is a spirit day, and students are encouraged to wear school colors. The Coyote is the school's mascot.

Q2. What do you need to do to let a student go early at Cambridge Heights Elementary School?

Ans. A valid photo ID and an authorized adult must sign the student out at the main office.

Q3. Does Cambridge Heights Elementary School put on a science or STEM fair every year for all of its students?

Ans. Every year, the school puts on a Science and Engineering Showcase where students show off their original research projects to the community.

Q4. How does the Cambridge Heights Elementary School cafeteria deal with students who have allergies?

Ans. Nutrition services keep a list of foods that students can't eat and make sure that there are safe places to sit during lunch to keep students healthy.

Q5. Are there any after-school clubs at Cambridge Heights Elementary School that are focused on technology?

Ans. The parent organization sets up different enrichment sessions for students, such as introductory computer coding and digital media projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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