Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Trajan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trajan Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Trajan Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Trajan Elementary School often compared to?
Trajan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodside K-8, Pershing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Trajan Elementary School?
393 students attend Trajan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Trajan Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trajan Elementary School?
Trajan Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Trajan Elementary School offer ?
Trajan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Trajan Elementary School part of?
Trajan Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Trajan Elementary School located?
Trajan Elementary School is located in the Sunrise Woods neighborhood of Orangevale, CA.
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