Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dogwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dogwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dogwood Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Dogwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dogwood Elementary School is 0.06, which is less 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
#2889 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Dogwood Elementary School's ranking?
Dogwood Elementary School is ranked #2889 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dogwood Elementary School often compared to?
Dogwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccabe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary School?
627 students attend Dogwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dogwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dogwood Elementary School?
Dogwood Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dogwood Elementary School offer ?
Dogwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dogwood Elementary School part of?
Dogwood Elementary School is part of Heber Elementary School District.
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