Herman Leimbach Elementary

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Herman Leimbach Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, California, serving 630 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District, which is ranked 594 out of 1,568 school districts in the state.

While nearby schools in the district generally perform well, Herman Leimbach Elementary has faced significant challenges in recent years. The school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.8% in 2017-2018 to 44.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the rates at Charles E. Mack Elementary (39.5%) and Union House Elementary (34.9%). Additionally, the school consistently performs below the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, with only 25.15% of students proficient or better in ELA and 13.72% in Math, compared to the district's 51.7% and 41.16%, respectively.

Herman Leimbach Elementary also struggles to support its diverse student population, with lower rankings for subgroups such as Asian, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities compared to the state. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, with 69.05% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. While the nearby Roy Herburger Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of California elementary schools, Herman Leimbach Elementary has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 25% in 2016-2017 to the bottom 25% in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public K-6

 8101 Grandstaff Dr.
       Sacramento, CA  95823-5312


(916) 689-2120

District: Elk Grove Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5232nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,414 Help


Students who attend Herman Leimbach Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Samuel Jackman Middle
High:    Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.8%
Asian:
28.3%
African American:
18.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Compare Details Herman Leimbach Elementary ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 41st among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Herman Leimbach Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.8%), Asian (28.3%), African American (18.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herman Leimbach Elementary is 21.7, which is the 3rd best among 42 elementary schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herman Leimbach Elementary is $8,414, which is the 4th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Herman Leimbach Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Herman Leimbach Elementary 5232nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Herman Leimbach Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Elk Grove Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Grove Unified 594th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Herman Leimbach Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.61 3326th 4809 30.8%
2005 28.35 3388th 4822 29.7%
2006 29.54 3335th 4818 30.8%
2007 22.37 4101st 5113 19.8%
2008 21.07 4267th 5113 16.5%
2009 15.17 4724th 5193 9.0%
2010 13.15 5003rd 5314 5.9%
2011 14.33 4988th 5377 7.2%
2012 15.55 4926th 5390 8.6%
2013 13.70 5123rd 5530 7.4%
2015 20.85 4535th 5611 19.2%
2016 21.28 4499th 5614 19.9%
2017 23.00 4432nd 5692 22.1%
2018 12.95 5264th 5662 7.0%
2019 18.22 4974th 5789 14.1%
2021 15.11 1289th 1417 9.0%
2022 16.53 5218th 5883 11.3%
2023 22.71 4596th 5874 21.8%
2024 15.69 5232nd 5862 10.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.74 2474th 3246 23.8%
2019 30.24 2475th 3275 24.4%
2021 36.29 377th 602 37.4%
2022 34.72 2226th 3311 32.8%
2023 50.17 1192nd 3250 63.3%
2024 43.56 1581st 3160 50.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.38 1935th 2420 20.0%
2024 24.91 2111th 2634 19.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.17 4588th 5084 9.8%
2019 24.79 4239th 5173 18.1%
2021 20.83 975th 1110 12.2%
2022 22.53 4461st 5264 15.3%
2023 27.74 4100th 5374 23.7%
2024 19.70 4796th 5511 13.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.82 4794th 5413 11.4%
2019 21.99 4463rd 5492 18.7%
2021 14.84 1181st 1267 6.8%
2022 17.62 4931st 5635 12.5%
2023 23.83 4350th 5617 22.6%
2024 18.04 4873rd 5605 13.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.19 2046th 2128 3.9%
2019 17.07 2533rd 2585 2.0%
2021 22.79 243rd 293 17.1%
2022 22.14 1913th 2227 14.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.54 5239th 5431 3.5%
2019 16.56 4931st 5510 10.5%
2021 16.82 1112th 1272 12.6%
2022 16.89 5037th 5663 11.1%
2023 23.13 4435th 5650 21.5%
2024 14.88 5165th 5636 8.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.70 1009th 1071 5.8%
2022 2.61 1114th 1154 3.5%
2023 4.01 1124th 1190 5.5%
2024 1.67 1172nd 1203 2.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.61 543rd 700 22.4%
2019 35.08 484th 747 35.2%
2022 29.46 480th 663 27.6%
2023 25.42 535th 662 19.2%
2024 27.21 452nd 593 23.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herman Leimbach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.21 4449th 4830 7.9%
2019 20.43 4340th 4963 12.6%
2022 19.46 4548th 5084 10.5%
2023 37.58 3099th 5098 39.2%
2024 25.60 4056th 5102 20.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Herman Leimbach Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 470 188 102 110 4 n/a n/a 0 874
1989 422 274 82 137 6 n/a n/a 0 921
1990 405 229 97 138 7 n/a n/a 0 876
1991 388 247 166 149 15 n/a n/a 0 965
1992 297 258 151 166 17 n/a n/a 0 889
1993 237 305 183 157 8 n/a n/a 0 890
1994 207 347 217 152 12 n/a n/a 0 935
1995 130 374 200 191 9 n/a n/a 0 904
1996 130 374 200 191 9 n/a n/a 0 904
1997 126 403 188 205 10 n/a n/a 0 932
1998 91 415 198 220 8 n/a n/a 0 932
1999 112 479 196 260 7 n/a n/a 0 1054
2000 136 454 202 271 7 n/a n/a 0 1070
2001 99 459 209 263 7 n/a n/a 0 1037
2002 92 393 191 304 6 n/a n/a 0 986
2003 92 393 191 304 6 n/a n/a 0 986
2004 74 367 190 321 8 n/a n/a 1 961
2005 58 358 185 322 7 n/a n/a 3 933
2006 59 307 160 318 6 n/a n/a 7 857
2007 53 245 186 281 1 n/a n/a 24 790
2008 55 283 156 318 1 n/a n/a 0 813
2009 61 252 153 270 3 25 53 0 817
2010 59 232 143 274 1 28 37 0 774
2011 45 207 127 277 5 19 35 0 715
2012 58 179 132 254 5 16 29 0 673
2013 70 178 129 265 6 26 24 0 698
2014 66 164 106 254 5 22 27 0 644
2015 62 170 99 251 2 13 26 0 623
2016 42 163 103 236 1 15 26 0 586
2017 44 172 97 245 3 19 38 0 618
2018 45 161 112 250 3 24 51 0 646
2019 35 154 118 284 2 20 50 0 663
2020 32 141 128 260 2 17 48 0 628
2021 27 144 137 246 3 17 49 0 623
2022 25 129 136 244 2 21 42 0 599
2023 17 118 178 251 1 9 56 0 630

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herman Leimbach Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 874 36.2 24.1 n/a
1989 921 35.0 26.3 n/a
1990 876 34.6 25.3 n/a
1991 965 37.0 26.0 n/a
1992 889 37.6 23.6 67.8
1993 890 35.8 24.9 67.6
1994 935 33.8 27.7 66.3
1995 904 35.5 25.5 71.6
1996 904 35.5 25.5 71.6
1997 932 37.4 24.9 72.7
1998 932 46.7 20.0 75.9
1999 1054 49.8 21.2 72.5
2000 1070 49.8 21.5 70
2001 1037 55.0 18.9 75.6
2002 986 50.0 19.7 80.6
2003 986 50.0 19.7 80.6
2004 961 48.7 19.7 84.8
2005 933 50.0 18.7 76.6
2006 857 45.1 19.0 78
2007 790 41.1 19.2 79.4
2008 813 45.1 18.0 82.4
2009 817 41.7 18.3 89.6
2010 774 39.1 19.8 82.3
2011 715 n/a n/a 82.2
2012 673 28.0 24.0 n/a
2013 698 28.0 24.9 99.6
2014 644 30.5 21.1 67.9
2015 623 30.0 20.7 87.3
2016 586 30.0 19.5 86.3
2017 618 27.8 22.2 89.2
2018 646 29.0 22.2 85.6
2019 663 30.0 22.1 89.7
2020 628 n/a n/a 85.2
2021 623 29.0 21.4 66.6
2022 599 29.0 20.6 83.3
2023 630 29.0 21.7 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herman Leimbach Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 874 36.2 24.1 n/a
1989 921 35.0 26.3 n/a
1990 876 34.6 25.3 n/a
1991 965 37.0 26.0 n/a
1992 889 37.6 23.6 67.8
1993 890 35.8 24.9 67.6
1994 935 33.8 27.7 66.3
1995 904 35.5 25.5 71.6
1996 904 35.5 25.5 71.6
1997 932 37.4 24.9 72.7
1998 932 46.7 20.0 75.9
1999 1054 49.8 21.2 72.5
2000 1070 49.8 21.5 70
2001 1037 55.0 18.9 75.6
2002 986 50.0 19.7 80.6
2003 986 50.0 19.7 80.6
2004 961 48.7 19.7 84.8
2005 933 50.0 18.7 76.6
2006 857 45.1 19.0 78
2007 790 41.1 19.2 79.4
2008 813 45.1 18.0 82.4
2009 817 41.7 18.3 89.6
2010 774 39.1 19.8 82.3
2011 715 n/a n/a 82.2
2012 673 28.0 24.0 n/a
2013 698 28.0 24.9 99.6
2014 644 30.5 21.1 67.9
2015 623 30.0 20.7 87.3
2016 586 30.0 19.5 86.3
2017 618 27.8 22.2 89.2
2018 646 29.0 22.2 85.6
2019 663 30.0 22.1 89.7
2020 628 n/a n/a 85.2
2021 623 29.0 21.4 66.6
2022 599 29.0 20.6 83.3
2023 630 29.0 21.7 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201283.0%1.0%0.0%16.0%92.0%97.0%97.0%93.0%88.0%
201397.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%98.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%97.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201785.0%0.0%0.0%15.0%91.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%90.0%87.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%96.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202192.9%0.0%0.0%94.1%96.5%95.3%94.1%95.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Herman Leimbach Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,414

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herman Leimbach Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4974th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4596th of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Herman Leimbach Elementary)2533.8
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Elk Grove Unified)5250.4
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Herman Leimbach Elementary)19.129.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elk Grove Unified)52.952.7
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Herman Leimbach Elementary)22.624.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Elk Grove Unified)54.850.6
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Herman Leimbach Elementary)9.613.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elk Grove Unified)49.547.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Herman Leimbach Elementary)34.234.4
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Elk Grove Unified)55.351.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Herman Leimbach Elementary)14.816.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elk Grove Unified)39.136.1
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Herman Leimbach Elementary)17.317.6
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Elk Grove Unified)34.834.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Herman Leimbach Elementary)42.123.5
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Elk Grove Unified)5653.3
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Herman Leimbach Elementary)24.111.1
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Elk Grove Unified)46.742.3
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students663630
 5%
African American154118
 23.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian118178
 50.8%
Hispanic284251
 11.6%
Pacific Islander209
 55%
White3517
 51.4%
Two or More Races5056
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.7%69%
 20.7%


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Herman Leimbach Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.7% of California elementary schools.

Students at Herman Leimbach Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 28% Asian, 19% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Herman Leimbach Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Samuel Jackman Middle
High : Valley High

In the 2022-23 school year, 630 students attended Herman Leimbach Elementary.


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