Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-6, C. W. Dillard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: C. W. Dillard Elementary serves the eastern part of Wilton, CA, covering an area of approximately 61.8 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 3.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. W. Dillard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
C. W. Dillard Elementary School's student population of 443 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
C. W. Dillard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. W. Dillard Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. W. Dillard Elementary School's ranking?
C. W. Dillard Elementary School is ranked #1783 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend C. W. Dillard Elementary School?
443 students attend C. W. Dillard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of C. W. Dillard Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. W. Dillard Elementary School?
C. W. Dillard Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does C. W. Dillard Elementary School offer ?
C. W. Dillard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is C. W. Dillard Elementary School part of?
C. W. Dillard Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Overall, the school is pretty good campus is really clean everything is modern and very lovely School lunches are decent cafeteria is gigantic school is pretty big the staff is very nice and their lovely some teachers aren't so nice but yeah beer handful and playground is very big and the court the soccer field is also big they have art and physical education is pretty fun overall I would say this school is a four out of five for me would recommend for students to go here not very diverse but you get what you get it
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