Crocker/Riverside Elementary School

2970 Riverside Boulevard

School District

Sacramento City Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 01, 2024

They have way too many rules. You can’t do anything anywhere. Very unreasonable rules. 95% of them don’t make the slightest bit of sense. There are a handful of fantastic teachers though like Mrs. Kruse.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2024

This school has been wonderful. The teachers are so skilled and dedicated. Our son has learned so much from his first grade teacher Mrs.Steele who goes out of her way to support our son whenever he needs extra help or accommodations. Mrs. Bulous was a very effective kindergarten teacher. The students at the school are all kind, and respectful. They have great extra curricular activities for example the PE teachers offer sports training and competitive team opportunities such as flag football, and basketball. Other teachers offer extracurricular activities such as art and Spanish. They also contract with other organizations to bring extracurriculars such as STEM, theatre, art and chess! There are a lot of parent volunteer opportunities and a a lot of parent involvement. It’s also a great community that comes together to facilitate successful fundraisers and support the community in times of need. The principal Mr. T seems to be very caring and does well at communicating with families. Their before and after school program is also extremely well run by Ms. Amy and has awesome staff like Mr. Quinton and Mrs. Kayana. We feel really fortunate to be there.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2022

This school has high test scores, but they have built a culture of bullying. The students are stressed, the amount of homework is ridiculous, and the boys "run around in packs" - those are a teacher's words, not mine.
Submitted by parent on July 03, 2019

My children are very different but both have had a great experience at Crocker.
Submitted by other on December 14, 2016

I had a friend of mines child go to crocker riverside and I couldn't believe how much he told his mom he loves the school. He said his teacher is always making sure he understands a question on his homework and the principal is one of the best principal you can ask for we go on field trips and always make sure we learn and have fun.
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2016

Crocker riverside is one of the best school I have ever heard of the principal knows all of her students name. also teachers work hard and make sure that the kids understands what they do on a daily school routine best school I recomend this school to every parent I couldn't ask for a better school than crocker.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2012

Crocker Riverside is an excellent school. It not only ranks as the best performing school in Sacramento with an API score of 937, it ranks as one of the top schools in the state. My daughter has been attending since Kindergarten, and is now in second grade. The teachers are excellent, the curriculum is first-rate, and the 4th R program that provides care for students before and after school and during school breaks is awesome. Dropping your child off all day at school for the first time can be terrifying! But the staff has done a wonderful job of caring for my baby, communicating with me through phone calls, emails, meetings, etc. There is even a Facebook page, and the website is very helpful. Much of the success is owed to the parental involvement and PTA. Parents are extremely involved in day-to-day activities both in and out of the classroom, and within a few days of your child starting school here you are bound to make a lot of new friends! The school's dress policy is great and helps to support unity and school spirit. The kids are happy, energetic, and well-mannered. The cafeteria provides excellent variety and healthy foods.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2012

My son has attended Crocker since kindergarten (now entering 5th) and every year he manages to have a new favorite teacher. Honestly, I have not one complaint. The principal is very involved and supportive, the parents are very involved, and you really feel like you are a part of a Crocker "family". In times where my son has struggled, there have always been staff and programs available so that he always caught right up. A+
Submitted by other on August 12, 2011

Our family has been attending Crocker since 1980 our youngest student just completed Kindergarten . Mrs. Coffing her teacher was amazing through the entire year. Organized, efficient, resourceful, supportive, kind and no nonsense. Very pleased with her. Thank you for a great start with our great grand daughter she pushed her to do her best. .