John Bidwell Elementary School, Sacramento K–6 (2026 List)

About John Bidwell Elementary

Sacramento, California's John Bidwell Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school has about 500 to 550 students in grades K–6, and the student–teacher ratio is about 23:1, which is close to the district and state averages. John Bidwell Elementary School focuses on teaching the basics of English Language Arts and Math, with the help of structured classroom activities, early literacy development, and basic enrichment activities. The school also offers special support services for students who need extra help with their schoolwork. There are a lot of different kinds of students, and about 70–75% of them are minorities. This is because the school is in a multicultural neighborhood in Sacramento. Based on available academic data, about 27% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, and about 27% are proficient in Mathematics. This is generally lower than the state averages in California. Spending per student is the same as funding for public schools at the district level. The neighborhoods around here are well-established, and the median home prices are in line with those in Sacramento. Overall, John Bidwell Elementary is a neighborhood school with a lot of diversity and chances for students to keep getting better at school and get help.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 27% in Reading.

12

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

276

Total Students

$112651

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.8%

Asian 16.3%

Hispanic 47.1%

Black 22.1%

Two+ Races 5.8%

Native Am. 1.09%

White

5.8%

Asian

16.3%

Hispanic

47.1%

Black

22.1%

Two+ Races

5.8%

Native Am.

1.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 276

45.65%

126 Female

54.35%

150 Male

Student Population

276 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

John Bidwell Elementary Contact Information

Address

1730 65th Ave., Sacramento, CA, 95822

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Phone

(916) 395-4610

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Website

scusd.edu

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: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

John Bidwell Elementary School participated in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in November 2025. Students, staff, and families took part in the annual event to honor civil rights icon Ruby Bridges while walking together to campus. The activity also emphasized school safety, inclusion, and justice within the school community.

FAQ

Q1. Does John Bidwell Elementary School have any activities or programs after school?

Ans. Depending on staff and availability, the school has a number of after-school and enrichment programs, such as clubs, sports, and academic support activities.

Q2. What does the school do to help kids with special needs?

John Bidwell Elementary follows the rules set by the district when it comes to providing special education services, individualized learning plans, and making accommodations in the classroom.

Q3. Can parents help out at the school?

Answer: Parents can help by volunteering, going to parent-teacher meetings, joining school committees, and supporting events in the classroom or at the school as a whole.

Q4. What safety steps does John Bidwell Elementary take?

The school follows the district's safety rules, which say that students must be supervised when they come and go, that the campus must be safe to get to, and that safety drills must happen on a regular basis.

Q5. Does the school use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, technology is used to help students learn by giving them digital tools, online resources, and computer-based activities that are in line with what they are supposed to learn.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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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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