Below Average
#8444 of 9,539 schools in CA
Williamson Elementary
Elementary School · Folsom-cordova Unified · Rancho Cordova, CA
A Folsom-cordova Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2275 Benita Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
- Math 17% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williamson Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williamson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rancho Cordova), 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
$90,414
Median home value
$463,100
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95670; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovations AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Riverview Stem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Walnutwood High (independent Study)Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Cchat Center–sacramentoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Folsom-cordova Unified
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #30 of 34
- District spending per student
- $15,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williamson Elementary is listed in Folsom-Cordova Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamson Elementary
Williamson Elementary is a public elementary school in Rancho Cordova, CA, part of Folsom-cordova Unified, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,444 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamson Elementary
What grades does Williamson Elementary serve?
Williamson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Williamson Elementary?
Williamson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamson Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamson Elementary rank in CA?
Williamson Elementary ranks #8,444 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Williamson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Williamson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamson Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Williamson Elementary a charter school?
No, Williamson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Williamson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamson Elementary?
82.4% of students at Williamson 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
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (916) 294-9185
- Area population (ZIP 95670)
- 59,314
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 95670; 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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