Serving 334 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruhkala Elementary serves the west part of Rocklin, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruhkala Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ruhkala Elementary School's student population of 334 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruhkala Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruhkala Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1375 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruhkala Elementary School's ranking?
Ruhkala Elementary School is ranked #1375 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ruhkala Elementary School?
334 students attend Ruhkala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ruhkala Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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