Rucker Elementary
510 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Rucker Elementary School, located at 325 Santa Clara Ave. in Gilroy, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Gilroy Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and community-based activities. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the local area, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and committed faculty.
The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development, working to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through its connection to the School Loop platform, the school promotes communication between educators, students, and parents, ensuring that families remain informed about school events, curriculum goals, and student progress. With its focus on inclusivity and community building, Rucker Elementary continues to play a vital role in the Gilroy educational landscape by providing a stable and nurturing environment for its students.
The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development, working to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through its connection to the School Loop platform, the school promotes communication between educators, students, and parents, ensuring that families remain informed about school events, curriculum goals, and student progress. With its focus on inclusivity and community building, Rucker Elementary continues to play a vital role in the Gilroy educational landscape by providing a stable and nurturing environment for its students.
510
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 55 |
| Hispanic | 382 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 42 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic382 (75.2%)
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White55 (10.8%)
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Two or More42 (8.3%)
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Asian24 (4.7%)
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Black4 (0.8%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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: | Gilroy Unified |
| Phone: | (669)205-4800 |
| Website: | http://rucker.gilroyunified.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 510 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 24.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 294 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 33 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
70
Grade 1
69
Grade 2
70
Grade 3
94
Grade 4
98
Grade 5
109
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 70 |
| Grade 1 | 69 |
| Grade 2 | 70 |
| Grade 3 | 94 |
| Grade 4 | 98 |
| Grade 5 | 109 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 243 | 47.6% |
| Male | 265 | 52% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.4% |
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