Serving 609 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Russell Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Russell Ranch Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Russell Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Ranch Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Russell Ranch Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Russell Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Russell Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Russell Ranch Elementary School?
609 students attend Russell Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Russell Ranch Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell Ranch Elementary School?
Russell Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Russell Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Russell Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Russell Ranch Elementary School part of?
Russell Ranch Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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