Williams Ranch Elementary

Williams Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Penn Valley, CA, part of the Penn Valley Union Elementary. The school serves approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 23.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 96.7th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 59% proficiency in math, 19 points above the state average and 67% in reading/language arts, 21 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $84,700, where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 185 students, Williams Ranch Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Williams Ranch Elementary is 23.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Williams Ranch Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.