Serving 609 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ruth Grimes 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Grimes Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ruth Grimes Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ruth Grimes Elementary School often compared to?
Ruth Grimes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Rogers Elementary School, Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ruth Grimes Elementary School?
609 students attend Ruth Grimes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ruth Grimes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Grimes Elementary School?
Ruth Grimes Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ruth Grimes Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Grimes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ruth Grimes Elementary School part of?
Ruth Grimes Elementary School is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Minimum Day - Last Day of School
June 03, 2024 (Monday)
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