Serving 706 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Saroyan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Saroyan Elementary School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Saroyan 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 William Saroyan Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4014 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Saroyan Elementary School's ranking?
William Saroyan Elementary School is ranked #4014 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are William Saroyan Elementary School often compared to?
William Saroyan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Figarden Elementary School, Lawless Elementary School, River Bluff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William Saroyan Elementary School?
706 students attend William Saroyan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of William Saroyan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Saroyan Elementary School?
William Saroyan Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Saroyan Elementary School offer ?
William Saroyan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Saroyan Elementary School part of?
William Saroyan Elementary School is part of Central Unified School District.
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