William Brooks Elementary School
Tel:
(916)933-6618
- William Brooks Elementary School serves 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (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 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- William Brooks Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
William Brooks Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- William Brooks Elementary School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 511 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- William Brooks Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Brooks Elementary School is 0.53, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #400 out of 9584 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 66% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buckeye Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Brooks Elementary School is Vista Del Lago High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rising Sun Montessori (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Russell Ranch Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Folsom Russell Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 627 students
0.8 miles
375 Dry Creek Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-2430 0.8 K-5 627 - El Dorado Hills Rising Sun Montessori Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 108 students
1.1 miles
7006 Rossmore Ln.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916)936-2333 1.1 K-8 108 - El Dorado Hills Rolling Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,012 student
1.1 miles
7141 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916)933-9290 1.1 6-8 1,012 - El Dorado Hills Oak Meadow Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 698 students
1.2 miles
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916)933-9746 1.2 K-5 698 - El Dorado Hills Silva Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 503 students
1.2 miles
3001 Golden Eagle Ln.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916)933-3767 1.2 K-5 503
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