Enrollment
353
Elementary
DISTRICT 436 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIXON UNIFIED·NCES 061128010679
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
1525 Pembroke Way, Dixon, CA 95620 · (707) 693-6380 · Solano County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL353 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
26.9:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.3:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
268 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 45 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 69 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 70 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 77 | 22% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Dixon Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
19.1%
CA avg 49.1% . -4.9pp since 2014
Math
18.6%
CA avg 37.7% . -6.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 19 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 19 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 5.1% | 13.9% | 26.5% | 54.4% |
| Math | 3.3% | 15.3% | 28.4% | 53.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 19.1% | 18.6% |
| 2023-24 | 26.3% | 25.0% |
| 2022-23 | 28.0% | 32.8% |
| 2021-22 | 28.5% | 21.1% |
| 2018-19 | 36.3% | 37.2% |
| 2017-18 | 31.7% | 22.3% |
| 2016-17 | 29.1% | 26.0% |
| 2015-16 | 30.0% | 20.0% |
| 2014-15 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
22.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-12.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 22% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 35% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where Gretchen Higgins Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Solano County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 22.2% | #4,370 of 5,151 | #36 of 55 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 18.6% | #4,431 of 5,172 | #38 of 55 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 19.1% | #4,899 of 5,172 | #50 of 55 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -5.9pp | #427 of 5,116 | #7 of 55 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 353 | #4,241 of 5,915 | #53 of 59 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.9:1 | #5,099 of 5,352 | #53 of 58 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.2% | #3,292 of 5,354 | #55 of 58 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 75.9% | #2,557 of 5,625 | #22 of 58 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.0% | #1,900 of 3,837 | #20 of 34 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
353
-38 (-10%) vs 2020
-44% since 2010-11, when it was 633
Student : Teacher
26.9:1
was 26.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 353 | 13.1 | 26.9:1 | 76% (268) |
| 2023-24 | 373 | 15 | 24.9:1 | 77% (286) |
| 2022-23 | 373 | 14.3 | 26.0:1 | 58% (215) |
| 2020-21 | 391 | 15 | 26.1:1 | 59% (232) |
| 2017-18 | 420 | 14.6 | 28.8:1 | 71% (300) |
| 2015-16 | 465 | 17 | 27.4:1 | 76% (352) |
| 2010-11 | 633 | N/A | N/A | 50% (316) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gretchen Higgins Elementary.
About Gretchen Higgins Elementary
In Dixon, California, part of Solano County, Gretchen Higgins Elementary is an elementary school. Its grade span covers kindergarten through 5, with 353 students on the rolls. Elementary schools in California average about 465 students, which makes this school 24% below average.
The Dixon Unified system has 5 schools and 2,933 students.
The share of Hispanic students at Gretchen Higgins Elementary is 74%, a majority. Smaller groups are 16% White and 7% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Solano County is roughly 30% Hispanic. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 42, compared with 70 nationally.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary reported 13.1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 26.9:1. The school's 26.9:1 compares with an average of 22.3:1 for elementary schools in California. Roughly 76% of students at Gretchen Higgins Elementary can receive free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 60% average for public schools in Solano County is 16 points.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Gretchen Higgins Elementary would be expected to post about 35.1%. Its actual average proficiency rate across its state test results is 22.2%.
The county, Solano County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $100,401, about 29% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The county's public schools total 110, with about 60,765 students.
Among nearby public schools, Dixon Montessori Charter is closest at about 0.9 miles. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles. Of the 8 nearby schools with scores, including this one, Gretchen Higgins Elementary is 8th on average proficiency.
The school's locale code, Town: Fringe, means it is in a town close to an urbanized area.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 10%, from 391 to 353.
The discussion board for Gretchen Higgins Elementary is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Solano County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
451,918
Census ACS
Median income
$100,401
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
110
60,765 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dixon Unified
- Dixon HighHigh · 990 students
- John Knight MiddleMiddle · 634 students
- Tremont ElementaryElementary · 514 students
- Anderson (Linford L.) ElementaryElementary · 442 students
- Dixon Community DayHigh
- Maine Prairie High (Continuation)High
Other schools in Dixon
- Dixon HighHigh · 990 students
- John Knight MiddleMiddle · 634 students
- Tremont ElementaryElementary · 514 students
- Dixon Montessori CharterElementary · 471 students
- Anderson (Linford L.) ElementaryElementary · 442 students
- Dixon Community DayHigh
Nearby schools
- Dixon Montessori Charter0.9 mi · 471
- Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary1.1 mi · 442
- John Knight Middle1.2 mi · 634
- Tremont Elementary1.2 mi · 514
- Dixon High1.7 mi · 990
- Fairfield Elementary6.0 mi · 48
Frequently asked questions
About Gretchen Higgins ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary enrolls approximately 353 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Gretchen Higgins Elementary serve?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary serves grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
Approximately 26.9:1 students per teacher at Gretchen Higgins Elementary.
How diverse is Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary reports a student body of 16% White, 74% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Gretchen Higgins Elementary public or private?
Gretchen Higgins Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dixon Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.