William Land Elementary School

2120 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95818
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Land Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William Land Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

William Land Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
366 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

William Land Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Land Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1161 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William Land Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Land Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Land Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of William Land Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in William Land Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
49%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in William Land Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William Land Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William Land Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
11%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William Land Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in William Land Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in William Land Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in William Land Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of William Land Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Land Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Land Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Land Elementary School's ranking?
William Land Elementary School is ranked #1161 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are William Land Elementary School often compared to?
William Land Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Language Of Sacramento, Crocker/riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William Land Elementary School?
366 students attend William Land Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of William Land Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Land Elementary School?
William Land Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Land Elementary School offer ?
William Land Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Land Elementary School part of?
William Land Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is William Land Elementary School located?
William Land Elementary School is located in the Southside Park neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Southside Park.

School Reviews

5   12/27/2021
I speak fluent mandarin and thought it would be easy to help my child along with the Mandarin immersion program. Boy am I wrong. I am so in awe of how dedicated the teachers are in William land elementary. They go beyond normal duties to take on the huge task to teach mostly nonheritage student body the mandarin language. They don''t get to pay extra for taking on this task. Learning English takes time but imaging the daunting task of teaching English and mandarin. I applaud these teachers and the principal. I thank you for trying and making my daughter literate in mandarin. No school is perfect but the effort put in by the teachers we had so far was absolutely 10/10. I am so looking forward for my two sons to start school because it is just such an awesome school.
- Posted by Parent - Mip parent
5   7/24/2020
William Land Elementary strives for excellence, fosters leadership, and community within the student body. I had one child who has graduated and is doing very well in middle school and has 2 remaining kids who still go there. Even though they have had major budget cuts and have a majority low-income student body, the principal has managed to secure grants in leadership for staff development so they could promote student leadership and focus in the arts that are unique (ukele, theatre arts, arts, music). The teachers that we have experienced go over and beyond in many ways, and is demonstrated during the distant learning. While many other schools were still trying to figure their way, our teachers worked overtime to get material out, and try to engage students through their assignments. Although not perfected, their dedication and commitment to students showed during this challenging time.
- Posted by Parent - Parent of 3
1   8/6/2019
The William Land Elementary is a racist school. Some teachers are under qualified, rude, and self-centered. These teachers including the principal Ellen Lee Carlson do things based on how they feel at the moment and what is the easiest for them. Bullying is an ongoing thing in this school as they blindly pushing for academic points to make them look good. This place is chaotic and harmful to our children. These staff should be ashamed of themselves as they're supposed to be the role model for our kids.
- Posted by Parent - Concerned

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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