Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Esparto 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Esparto Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Esparto 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 Esparto Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
#8136 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esparto Elementary School's ranking?
Esparto Elementary School is ranked #8136 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Esparto Elementary School?
452 students attend Esparto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Esparto Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esparto Elementary School?
Esparto Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Esparto Elementary School offer ?
Esparto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Esparto Elementary School part of?
Esparto Elementary School is part of Esparto Unified School District.
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