Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dan O. Root Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dan O. Root Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dan O. Root Elementary School's student population of 724 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dan O. Root Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dan O. Root Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#5470 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
47%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Dan O. Root Elementary School's ranking?
Dan O. Root Elementary School is ranked #5470 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dan O. Root Elementary School often compared to?
Dan O. Root Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cordelia Hills Elementary School, Rolling Hills Elementary School, Laurel Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dan O. Root Elementary School?
724 students attend Dan O. Root Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dan O. Root Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan O. Root Elementary School?
Dan O. Root Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dan O. Root Elementary School offer ?
Dan O. Root Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dan O. Root Elementary School part of?
Dan O. Root Elementary School is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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