Ruth Brown Elementary

www.pvusd.us/rbes

609 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ruth Brown Elementary School is located in Blythe, California, and serves as a key educational institution within the Palo Verde Unified School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their transition into middle school. By operating under the district’s umbrella, the school aims to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific announcements. As part of a smaller, rural school district, Ruth Brown Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and consistent communication between educators and families. For those seeking specific details regarding enrollment, staff directories, or extracurricular opportunities, the district’s portal remains the most reliable point of contact for the latest information.

609

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruth Brown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	430
Black	57
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
430 (70.6%)
White
81 (13.3%)
Black
57 (9.4%)
Two or More
29 (4.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palo Verde Unified
Phone:	(760)922-7164
Website:	http://www.pvusd.us/rbes
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 62