Ruus Elementary School

28027 Dickens Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Ruus Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: 26%
Reading Proficiency
: 29%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ruus Elementary School's student population of 430 students has declined by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

430 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Ruus Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Ruus Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ruus Elementary School is 0.57, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

26%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ruus 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

29%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ruus 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

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Ruus Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

22%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Ruus Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

62%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ruus Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Ruus Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hayward Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Ruus Elementary School?

430 students attend Ruus Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Ruus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruus Elementary School?

Ruus Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Ruus Elementary School offer ?

Ruus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Ruus Elementary School part of?

Ruus Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: 26%
Reading Proficiency
: 29%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education