Ruskin Elementary School

1401 Turlock Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruskin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 73%
  • : 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ruskin Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ruskin Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
73%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ruskin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
74%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ruskin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
73%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Ruskin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Ruskin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ruskin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ruskin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ruskin Elementary School often compared to?
Ruskin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Majestic Way Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ruskin Elementary School?
434 students attend Ruskin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ruskin Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruskin Elementary School?
Ruskin Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ruskin Elementary School offer ?
Ruskin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ruskin Elementary School part of?
Ruskin Elementary School is part of Berryessa Union Elementary School District.

School Reviews

2   6/9/2015
There has been high teacher turnover in the past few years. Parents have concerns about the adminstration quality and responsiveness. The Berryessa Union School District (BUSD) separates siblings into two different elementary schools and considers this is an acceptable situation despite the parents' preference to keep their children together. Starting the 2014-15 school year, in the BUSD you are no longer guaranteed enrollment in your designated school of attendance. That means if you buy a house in the Ruskin area, your children may have to attend a different school in the district. Then, if space becomes available in later years, your child will be invited back. In past years, you were guaranteed enrollment back to your designated school. This is no longer the case. I would think that the homeowners and potential homebuyers in the area would be concerned with this policy change.
- Posted by Parent - padre

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 73%
  • : 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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