Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Witter Ranch 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 38% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Asian and 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: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Witter Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Witter Ranch Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Witter Ranch 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 Witter Ranch Elementary School is 0.79, 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
#4495 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
17%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
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 Witter Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Witter Ranch Elementary School is ranked #4495 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Witter Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Witter Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake Charter, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep 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 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Witter Ranch Elementary School?
597 students attend Witter Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Witter Ranch Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Witter Ranch Elementary School?
Witter Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Witter Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Witter Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Witter Ranch Elementary School part of?
Witter Ranch Elementary School is part of Natomas Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Witter Ranch Elementary School located?
Witter Ranch Elementary School is located in the Gateway West neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
School Reviews
5 5/13/2017
This school is a real great school. My son Robert has been going here since pre-k. The teachers are real good, even though, you might get a few set in there ways. But as a hole this school, Witter Ranch Elementary, has a great staff of teachers, good office receptionists and plenty more adults volunteering. I can't say anything bad about this school because it's not bad at all. Love this school,RDJr./RDIII
2 3/19/2015
This school is the worst. Poor school very low maintenance dirty bathrooms bad teachers and just plain bad
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