At a glance
Reported students
211
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
Caroline Wenzel Elementary: 211 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
20.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 236
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Caroline Wenzel Elementary
Caroline Wenzel Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Sacramento. It is one of 72 current school records connected to Sacramento City Unified. NCES reports 211 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (35.1%) and Black (30.8%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Caroline Wenzel Elementary
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.15
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.27
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic35.1%
- Black30.8%
- Asian12.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.3%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sacramento City Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John D. Sloat Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
218 reported students
Leataata Floyd Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
201 reported students
Bret Harte Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
173 reported students
Father Keith B. Kenny
Elementary · Grades KG–06
254 reported students
John Bidwell Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
262 reported students
Mark Twain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
263 reported students
Public schools near Caroline Wenzel Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Aureus College Preparatory Elementary · Charter · Sol Aureus College Preparatory District | KG–08 | 316 | 0.4 mi |
| Pony Express Elementary Elementary · Sacramento City Unified | KG–06 | 360 | 0.6 mi |
| Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing for the Future Charter Elementary · Charter · Yav Pem Suab Acad - Preparing for the Future Charter DIST | KG–06 | 480 | 1 mi |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired Elementary · Sacramento City Unified | KG–08 | 476 | 1 mi |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary · Sacramento City Unified | KG–06 | 357 | 1.4 mi |
| Genevieve Didion Elementary · Sacramento City Unified | KG–08 | 609 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Caroline Wenzel Elementary
What grades does Caroline Wenzel Elementary serve?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sacramento City Unified.
How many students attend Caroline Wenzel Elementary?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary reported 211 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 236 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Caroline Wenzel Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 211 students and 10.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Caroline Wenzel Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sacramento City Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Caroline Wenzel Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Caroline Wenzel Elementary in?
Caroline Wenzel Elementary is part of Sacramento City Unified, based in Sacramento, CA, which operates 72 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Caroline Wenzel Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sol Aureus College Preparatory (0.4 mi), Pony Express Elementary (0.6 mi), Yav Pem Suab Academy - Preparing for the Future Charter (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.