Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Robert J. Fite Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert J. Fite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Robert J. Fite Elementary School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robert J. Fite Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert J. Fite Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#3243 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert J. Fite Elementary School's ranking?
Robert J. Fite Elementary School is ranked #3243 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Robert J. Fite Elementary School often compared to?
Robert J. Fite Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary School, Arnold Adreani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert J. Fite Elementary School?
620 students attend Robert J. Fite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Robert J. Fite Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert J. Fite Elementary School?
Robert J. Fite Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Robert J. Fite Elementary School offer ?
Robert J. Fite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Robert J. Fite Elementary School part of?
Robert J. Fite Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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