Williamson Elementary School
Tel:
(916) 294-9185
Williamson Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Williamson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Williamson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Williamson Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 564 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Williamson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Williamson Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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 Testing Rank | #6002 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Williamson Elementary School is Walnutwood High (independent Study) (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Cordova Walnutwood High (independent Study) Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 185 students
0.4 miles
10850 Gadsten Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9105 0.4 K-12 185 - Rancho Cordova Cordova Lane Center
0.5 miles
2460 Cordova Ln.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9090 0.5 n/a n/a - Rancho Cordova Reymouth Special Education Center Special Education School
0.5 miles
1965 Birkmont Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 294-9007 0.5 n/a n/a - Rancho Cordova W. E. Mitchell Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 828 students
0.5 miles
2100 Zinfandel Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9050 0.5 6-8 828 - Rancho Cordova Riverview Stem Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 323 students
0.6 miles
10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-2435 0.6 K-5 323
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