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375 Dry Creek Road, Folsom, CA 95630-6186
Summary
Russell Ranch Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
74.8% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 196/4,657 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 407/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 503 |
| Low-Income Students | 50 (9.9%) |
| English Learners | 55 (10.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period. Math fell 4.2 points from last year and fell 4.4 points over the full period.
•Math -4.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 79.2% to 82.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
42.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 81.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 62% to 77%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 67.0% to 79.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
47.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 72.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Russell Ranch Elementary compare within the district?
Russell Ranch Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 21 K–5 schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Russell Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Russell Ranch Elementary ranks No. 196 of 4,657 in reading and No. 407 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Russell Ranch Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 20 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.2% meet the reading standard and 59.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Russell Ranch Elementary compare with other schools in Folsom?
Russell Ranch Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Folsom with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FolsomHow does Russell Ranch Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Russell Ranch Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 51 K–5 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Ranch ElementaryThis school | 74.8% | 81.2% |
| Alder Creek Elementary | 73.9% | 75.6% |
| Blanche Sprentz Elementary | 50.6% | 54.5% |
