Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Brooks Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: William Brooks Elementary serves the western part of El Dorado Hills, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Brooks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William Brooks Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Responsible, Respectful, Safe
School Rankings
William Brooks Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Brooks Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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
#645 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
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)10%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 William Brooks Elementary School's ranking?
William Brooks Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are William Brooks Elementary School often compared to?
William Brooks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gold Ridge Elementary School, Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School, Oak Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William Brooks Elementary School?
372 students attend William Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of William Brooks Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Brooks Elementary School?
William Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Brooks Elementary School offer ?
William Brooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William Brooks Elementary School part of?
William Brooks Elementary School is part of Buckeye Union Elementary School District.
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