GENEVIEVE F DIDION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Go back
6490 HARMON DR
SACRAMENTO, CA 95831
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Phone: 916-433-5039
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 9
  • Educational Climate: Above Average
  • Technology Measure: Medium-low
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
  • District: Sacramento City Unified School District
  • Students/Teacher: 24
  • Students/Grade: 69.4
  • Number Students: 625
  • Number Teachers: 26
  • Number Classrooms: 23
  • Expense/Pupil: $5,300.00 - 5,599.99
  • Poverty Level: 16 - 29.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 39
  • Number PCs: 023
  • Number Macs: 016
  • Principal: Mr Norman Policar
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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School Ratings & Reviews

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    School Reviews (19 Reviews)
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    Posted 2012-04-17
    "I love Didion! It has been a wonderful experience to go to this school. I made friends so easily and the teachers are very good. The principal really cares about the kids, and so does almost everyone on the staff. My grades are high, and a lot of that has to do with all the awesome teachers and excellent learning experience. I am in the 6th grade and will not be here for middle school, but I would DEFIANTLY recommend Didion for K-6. The middle school is ok, but, I myself am not a big fan of having middle schoolers (and I bet the middle schoolers do not like the "little kids" around) everywhere but I have gotten used too it. The teachers a great, the campus (is fairly small which I never minded) and the area are great, and the parents are very involved which I think is also great. Thank you for reading this and I hope you consider Didion for your child!"
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    Posted 2012-01-23
    "I agreen with the post of 1/11/12. We have kids at Didion and while we are satisfied with the school overall, it is not because of the level of teaching, curriculum, or leadership. We feel that the staff and administration have become a bit too complacent in their "elevated" status and there needs to be a major wake-up call starting at the top. Where is the enrichment? Our level of satisfaction comes from our feeling of safety: the children look out after each, major behavioral problems seen at other schools don't appear to be a problem and the parents are very involved. On the other hand, the school needs to really work on instructing parents who drop their kids off at school in the morning to not park in the white zone and leave their cars. It creates a very dangerous situation."
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    Posted 2012-01-11
    "We have a child at Didion, and have to admit, we are not that impressed. There is definitely some elitism from some of the teachers and parents. Even though our child is identified as gifted (GATE) and scores Advanced on all the STAR tests, we've still felt a sense of inadequacy. To be honest, we have been disappointed by the level of teaching from such an "advanced" school. As educators ourselves, we have not been impressed so far. The school is great because of the parents' expectations of their own children, not the teachers or curriculum. Our child received a more rigorous education from a teacher at a nearby school with a lower API and reputation, leaving the demands from Didion looking weak by comparison. As most students are already Gifted and Talented, more of a challenge needs to be presented. The parents are very involved, which is good, but there is a constant nagging from the school of its hardship. We understand the district is financially strapped, as is all of education in California, but must we hear it all of the time? Granted, we believe the overall level of education is quite good here, but the attitudes and lack of challenges can be troubling."
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    Posted 2011-01-25
    "I have a son in 4th grade (at Didion since K), 2 kids in Kinder, and 1 more entering K in the Fall. I feel very fortunate to have my children enrolled at Didion. The school is known for it's rigorous academic program. The kids are kept very busy with work, and not just busy work. I feel the kids are getting an excellent foundation to prepare them for middle- and high school. I'm continually amazed at the quality of work these kids produce when visiting open house. The strong partnership between the principal/teachers and Didion Forum (PTA) creates an atmosphere of cooperation and encourages all parents to actively participate in their child's education, which is really a huge part of the equation. Fundraising is a natual part of the Didion experience. Excellent school!"
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    Posted 2010-09-21
    "The teachers & principal are the best. It's just the best school in the area."
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