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Gretchen Higgins Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Dixon, California · Dixon Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students353
Student:Teacher27.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
Gretchen Higgins
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
353
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
76%+10.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
27.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Gretchen Higgins Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Dixon, California. The school enrolls 353 students. It is part of the Dixon Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
27.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDixon Unified
County6095
CityDixon
ZIP95620
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061128010679

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment353
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino62.2%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native23.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races7.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
62.2%
Black
2.0%
Asian
4.0%
Two+
7.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)