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Esparto Elementary
Elementary School · Esparto Unified · Esparto, CA
An Esparto Unified elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26675 Plainfield St., Esparto, CA 95627
- Math 12% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Esparto Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Esparto Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low117/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,265
Median home value
$477,900
Median rent
$1,402/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
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Esparto Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Esparto Elementary is listed in Esparto Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Esparto Elementary
Esparto Elementary is a public elementary school in Esparto, CA, part of Esparto Unified, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,920 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Esparto Elementary
What grades does Esparto Elementary serve?
Esparto Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Esparto Elementary?
Esparto Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esparto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Esparto Elementary is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Esparto Elementary rank in CA?
Esparto Elementary ranks #8,920 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Esparto Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Esparto Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Esparto Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Esparto Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Esparto Elementary a charter school?
No, Esparto Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Esparto Elementary a Title I school?
No, Esparto Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esparto Elementary?
77.4% of students at Esparto Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yolo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (530) 787-3417
- Area population (ZIP 95627)
- 3,935
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95627; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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