David Lubin Elementary

David Lubin Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
3535 M St,  Sacramento, CA
East Sacramento Neighborhood
Sacramento City Unified School District
4.3
463 Students
B+
Niche Grade
East Sacramento’s David Lubin Elementary School opened in 1922 and is located in a leafy neighborhood on M Street between 35th Street and Dolores Way. The school encourages children to dream big and think of all the possibilities out there, ready to explore. David Lubin serves about 530 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The student-teacher ratio is about 22-to-1. As a designated STEAM school, David Lubin Elementary School has especially strong classes in science, technology, engineering, art and math. The school’s Parent Teacher Group enjoys strong parental involvement. Athletics are run by parent volunteers and include soccer, football and basketball teams. David Lubin provides an after-school enrichment program free of charge until 6 p.m. Before- and after-school care is available for a fee at the nearby YMCA.

School Details

Head of School
Richard Dixon
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.1%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
34.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
33.3%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
39.6%
Hispanic
33.5%
Two or more races
12.3%
Asian
9%
Black
4.4%
Filipino
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/9/2025
This school has exceeded my expectations in every way. The staff is warm, professional, and genuinely committed to student success. Every interaction feels supportive, and the school creates an environment where students feel safe, encouraged, and motivated to learn.The academic programs are strong,...
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1.0 other
1/20/2025
David Lubin was our home school. Our child was coming from the SPED program and into gen edu kindergarten class and has an IEP.As parents we were both fearful and hopeful. We had IEP meeting and was introduced to the incoming kinder teachers and principal.To say the least, kinder teachers showed lit...
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5.0 parent
8/18/2023
Amazing school with supportive teachers and staff. Principal Dixon is a great leader and communicator. He does an amazing job facilitating a cohesive school environment. He is personable, kind, intelligent and genuinely cares about each and every student and parent. David Lubin Elementary has a posi...
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5.0 parent
5/7/2023
This is the most amazing school!! My child started at David Lubin in kindergarten and has had the most AMAZING experience with the most AMAZING teachers from the beginning to end! Their love for learning began in kinder and just grew from there. A few things that I especially love about the school a...
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David Lubin Elementary

David Lubin Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Sacramento, CA and is served by the Sacramento City Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 463 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. David Lubin Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $831,990. Discover additional schools in the area, like Umoja International Academy, Hiram W. Johnson High School, C. K. McClatchy High, and more. Learn more about what Sacramento has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near David Lubin Elementary.

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