Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Land Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Land Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William Land Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Rankings
William Land Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Land Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1042 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
49%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Land Elementary School's ranking?
William Land Elementary School is ranked #1042 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are William Land Elementary School often compared to?
William Land Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crocker/riverside Elementary School, The Language Academy Of Sacramento by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William Land Elementary School?
331 students attend William Land Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of William Land Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Land Elementary School?
William Land Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Land Elementary School offer ?
William Land Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Land Elementary School part of?
William Land Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is William Land Elementary School located?
William Land Elementary School is located in the Southside Park neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Southside Park.
School Reviews
5 12/27/2021
I speak fluent mandarin and thought it would be easy to help my child along with the Mandarin immersion program. Boy am I wrong. I am so in awe of how dedicated the teachers are in William land elementary. They go beyond normal duties to take on the huge task to teach mostly nonheritage student body the mandarin language. They don''t get to pay extra for taking on this task. Learning English takes time but imaging the daunting task of teaching English and mandarin. I applaud these teachers and the principal. I thank you for trying and making my daughter literate in mandarin. No school is perfect but the effort put in by the teachers we had so far was absolutely 10/10. I am so looking forward for my two sons to start school because it is just such an awesome school.
5 7/24/2020
William Land Elementary strives for excellence, fosters leadership, and community within the student body. I had one child who has graduated and is doing very well in middle school and has 2 remaining kids who still go there. Even though they have had major budget cuts and have a majority low-income student body, the principal has managed to secure grants in leadership for staff development so they could promote student leadership and focus in the arts that are unique (ukele, theatre arts, arts, music). The teachers that we have experienced go over and beyond in many ways, and is demonstrated during the distant learning. While many other schools were still trying to figure their way, our teachers worked overtime to get material out, and try to engage students through their assignments. Although not perfected, their dedication and commitment to students showed during this challenging time.
1 8/6/2019
The William Land Elementary is a racist school. Some teachers are under qualified, rude, and self-centered. These teachers including the principal Ellen Lee Carlson do things based on how they feel at the moment and what is the easiest for them. Bullying is an ongoing thing in this school as they blindly pushing for academic points to make them look good. This place is chaotic and harmful to our children. These staff should be ashamed of themselves as they're supposed to be the role model for our kids.
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