Excellent
#1653 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Scott M. Leaman
Elementary School · Western Placer Unified · Lincoln, CA
A Western Placer Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1200 Brentford Cir., Lincoln, CA 95648
- Math 59% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scott M. Leaman score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 60% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scott M. Leaman sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Average666/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,200
Median home value
$635,200
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams Academy - LincolnCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,420 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Crossing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Creekside Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| First Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Western Placer Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott M. Leaman is listed in Western Placer Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott M. Leaman
Scott M. Leaman is a public elementary school in Lincoln, CA, part of Western Placer Unified, serving approximately 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,653 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott M. Leaman
What grades does Scott M. Leaman serve?
Scott M. Leaman serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Scott M. Leaman?
Scott M. Leaman has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott M. Leaman?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott M. Leaman is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott M. Leaman rank in CA?
Scott M. Leaman ranks #1,653 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Scott M. Leaman's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott M. Leaman has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Scott M. Leaman?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott M. Leaman has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Scott M. Leaman a charter school?
No, Scott M. Leaman is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott M. Leaman a Title I school?
No, Scott M. Leaman is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott M. Leaman?
23.0% of students at Scott M. Leaman 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
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (916) 543-0297
- Area population (ZIP 95648)
- 56,597
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 95648; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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