Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hemlock 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 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hemlock Elementary serves the southern part of Vacaville, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hemlock Elementary School's student population of 413 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
413 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
Hemlock Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hemlock Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#4469 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)36.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Hemlock Elementary School's ranking?
Hemlock Elementary School is ranked #4469 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hemlock Elementary School often compared to?
Hemlock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Elementary School, Alamo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hemlock Elementary School?
413 students attend Hemlock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hemlock Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hemlock Elementary School?
Hemlock Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hemlock Elementary School offer ?
Hemlock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hemlock Elementary School part of?
Hemlock Elementary School is part of Vacaville Unified School District.
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