Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Clayton B. Wire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)43%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)27%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Clayton B. Wire Elementary School?
445 students attend Clayton B. Wire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Clayton B. Wire Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton B. Wire Elementary School?
Clayton B. Wire Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clayton B. Wire Elementary School offer ?
Clayton B. Wire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Clayton B. Wire Elementary School part of?
Clayton B. Wire Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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