C. W. Dillard Elementary School serves 388 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
C. W. Dillard Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- 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
School Overview
C. W. Dillard Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
388 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
C. W. Dillard Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of C. W. Dillard Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#610 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1

American Indian
2%
n/a

Asian
8%
12%

Hispanic
28%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
51%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #610 out of 3,649 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend C. W. Dillard Elementary School?
388 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, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. W. Dillard Elementary School?
C. W. Dillard Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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 12/3/2020
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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