Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ruhkala Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 67%
- Reading Proficiency: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruhkala Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ruhkala Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ruhkala Elementary School often compared to?
Ruhkala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocklin Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ruhkala Elementary School?
313 students attend Ruhkala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ruhkala Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruhkala Elementary School?
Ruhkala Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ruhkala Elementary School offer ?
Ruhkala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ruhkala Elementary School part of?
Ruhkala Elementary School is part of Rocklin Unified School District.
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