Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dan O. Root Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dan O. Root Elementary serves the northeast part of Suisun City, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dan O. Root Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dan O. Root Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dan O. Root Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#5974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Roadrunners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan O. Root Elementary School's ranking?
Dan O. Root Elementary School is ranked #5974 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dan O. Root Elementary School often compared to?
Dan O. Root Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Creek Elementary School, Rolling Hills Elementary School, Cordelia Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dan O. Root Elementary School?
426 students attend Dan O. Root Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Dan O. Root Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dan O. Root Elementary School?
Dan O. Root Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dan O. Root Elementary School offer ?
Dan O. Root Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dan O. Root Elementary School part of?
Dan O. Root Elementary School is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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