C. W. Dillard Elementary

443 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

C. W. Dillard Elementary, located in the rural community of Wilton, California, serves as a focal point for families in the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school is known for its distinctive semi-rural setting, which fosters a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere often described as having a "small-town" feel despite being part of a larger district. The campus emphasizes a traditional academic environment, prioritizing foundational skills while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic focus, C. W. Dillard is recognized for its strong parent involvement and supportive community culture. Because of its location in a more pastoral area of the region, the school often promotes programs that connect students with the natural environment and local heritage. The administration and staff are generally dedicated to maintaining a safe, nurturing space that balances rigorous educational standards with the unique, personalized attention that smaller school environments are often able to provide.

443

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C. W. Dillard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	148
Black	7
Asian	35
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
224 (50.6%)
Hispanic
148 (33.4%)
Asian
35 (7.9%)
Two or More
27 (6.1%)
Black
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)687-6121
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for C. W. Dillard Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for C. W. Dillard Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	46.5%
Male	237	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)