Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Janesville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Janesville Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Motto
We are WILD- Welcoming, we have Integrity, we are Loyal, and Determined.
School Rankings
Janesville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Janesville Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#5116 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Janesville Union Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Janesville Elementary School's ranking?
Janesville Elementary School is ranked #5116 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Janesville Elementary School often compared to?
Janesville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Elementary School, Johnstonville Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Janesville Elementary School?
313 students attend Janesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Janesville Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Janesville Elementary School?
Janesville Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Janesville Elementary School offer ?
Janesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Janesville Elementary School part of?
Janesville Elementary School is part of Janesville Union Elementary School District.
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