Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
Tel:
(916)867-2020
- Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 543 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2726 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 80% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School is Del Campo High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Will Rogers Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Will Rogers Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fair Oaks Del Campo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1740 students
0.4 miles
4925 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916)971-5664 0.4 9-12 1740 - Fair Oaks Will Rogers Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 732 students
0.4 miles
4924 Dewey Dr.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916)971-7889 0.4 6-8 732 - Carmichael Albert Schweitzer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 375 students
0.7 miles
4350 Glenridge Dr.
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916)867-2094 0.7 K-5 375 - Fair Oaks La Vista Center Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 66 students
0.8 miles
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916)971-5221 0.8 6-12 66 - Citrus Heights Cambridge Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 381 students
0.9 miles
5555 Fleetwood Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916)867-2000 0.9 K-5 381
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