Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruby Bridges Elementary School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruby Bridges Elementary serves the northwest part of Alameda, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruby Bridges Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'At Ruby Bridges Elementary, we celebrate diversity and excellence.'
School Rankings
Ruby Bridges Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruby Bridges Elementary School is 0.81, which is more 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
#4533 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby Bridges Elementary School's ranking?
Ruby Bridges Elementary School is ranked #4533 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ruby Bridges Elementary School often compared to?
Ruby Bridges Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nea Community Learning Center, William G. Paden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ruby Bridges Elementary School?
458 students attend Ruby Bridges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Ruby Bridges Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 15% 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 Ruby Bridges Elementary School?
Ruby Bridges Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ruby Bridges Elementary School offer ?
Ruby Bridges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ruby Bridges Elementary School part of?
Ruby Bridges Elementary School is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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