Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-6, C. W. Dillard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. W. Dillard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
C. W. Dillard Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
C. W. Dillard Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. W. Dillard Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1953 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
32%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. W. Dillard Elementary School's ranking?
C. W. Dillard Elementary School is ranked #1953 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend C. W. Dillard Elementary School?
386 students attend C. W. Dillard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of C. W. Dillard Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. W. Dillard Elementary School?
C. W. Dillard Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does C. W. Dillard Elementary School offer ?
C. W. Dillard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is C. W. Dillard Elementary School part of?
C. W. Dillard Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 12/3/2020
Overall, the school is pretty good campus is really clean everything is modern and very lovely School lunches are decent cafeteria is gigantic school is pretty big the staff is very nice and their lovely some teachers aren't so nice but yeah beer handful and playground is very big and the court the soccer field is also big they have art and physical education is pretty fun overall I would say this school is a four out of five for me would recommend for students to go here not very diverse but you get what you get it
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