At a glance
Reported students
370
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
Isador Cohen Elementary: 370 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
20.6:1 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
- 273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.1:1
What the reported data says about Isador Cohen Elementary
Isador Cohen 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 370 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 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, 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 White (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.7%). English learners represent 27.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.4%. 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 Isador Cohen Elementary
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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
- 27.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- 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
- White33%
- Hispanic25.7%
- Black13%
- Asian20.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7%
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.
William Land Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
367 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
376 reported students
Pony Express Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
360 reported students
John Cabrillo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
382 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr.
Elementary · Grades KG–06
357 reported students
Cesar E. Chavez
Elementary · Grades KG–06
357 reported students
Public schools near Isador Cohen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. W. Erlewine Elementary Elementary · Sacramento City Unified | KG–06 | 300 | 0.6 mi |
| Sequoia Elementary Elementary · Sacramento City Unified | KG–06 | 408 | 0.7 mi |
| Growth Public Elementary · Charter · Growth Public District | KG–08 | 300 | 0.9 mi |
| Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary Elementary · Sacramento City Unified | KG–06 | 408 | 1.1 mi |
| Golden Empire Elementary Elementary · Sacramento City Unified | KG–06 | 438 | 1.3 mi |
| James Marshall Elementary Elementary · Sacramento City Unified | KG–06 | 337 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Isador Cohen Elementary
What grades does Isador Cohen Elementary serve?
Isador Cohen 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 Isador Cohen Elementary?
Isador Cohen Elementary reported 370 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 273 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Isador Cohen Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 370 students and 18 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 Isador Cohen Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Isador Cohen 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 Isador Cohen Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.5% 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 Isador Cohen Elementary in?
Isador Cohen 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 Isador Cohen Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include O. W. Erlewine Elementary (0.6 mi), Sequoia Elementary (0.7 mi), Growth Public (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.