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Heron

5151 Banfield Dr., Sacramento, CA, 95835

Ranked 2393 of 7047 in California

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Heron

5151 Banfield Dr., Sacramento, CA, 95835

About Heron

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 58% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1045
Total Students
$97680
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 22.39%
Asian 20.29%
Hispanic 28.52%
Black 13.11%
Two+ Races 14.16%
Native Am. 0.57%
White
22.39%
Asian
20.29%
Hispanic
28.52%
Black
13.11%
Two+ Races
14.16%
Native Am.
0.57%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1045
47.37%
495 Female
52.63%
550 Male

Student Population

1045 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1974 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Heron Contact Information

Address

5151 Banfield Dr., Sacramento, CA, 95835

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Phone

(916) 567-5680

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TOP 2393 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Heron

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 am to 3:30 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

Heron Elementary School is offering expanded after-school programming through the LEAP Academy. The program provides academic support and enrichment activities for students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The initiative is designed to extend learning opportunities and provide structured support beyond the regular school day.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at Heron have clubs or activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, Heron offers a range of extracurricular activities like clubs, sports, and enrichment activities to help students pursue their interests outside of school.

Q2. Does Heron have any chances for students to be leaders or on the student council?

Ans. The school has chances for students to be leaders, like student councils and classroom leadership roles, especially for older students.

Q3. What does Heron do to help students move from elementary school to middle school?

Ans. Heron has a K–8 model that lets students move up slowly. They get academic counseling and grade-level support to help them get ready for middle school.

Q4. What kinds of technology can students use?

Students can use digital tools that help with learning and research, as well as classroom technology like laptops and tablets.

Q5: What can parents do to stay involved in the Heron school community?

Ans. Parents can get involved by volunteering, joining parent groups, going to school events, and talking to teachers and administrators on a regular basis.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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