Rudolph Rivera Elementary

www.mcsd.k12.ca.us

917 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Rudolph Rivera Elementary School, located at 945 Buena Vista Dr. in Merced, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Merced City School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. As part of the larger Merced City School District, the school utilizes the district’s broader resources and educational initiatives to prepare students for middle school success, emphasizing both character development and academic proficiency.

The school's location in the Buena Vista neighborhood makes it a central hub for families in the area. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Rudolph Rivera Elementary strives to create a positive school climate where educators and parents work in tandem to support student growth. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, specific academic programs, or district-wide policies, the official Merced City School District website at [http://www.mcsd.k12.ca.us](http://www.mcsd.k12.ca.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific news.

917

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	588
Black	77
Asian	126
Two or More	54
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
588 (64.2%)
Asian
126 (13.8%)
Black
77 (8.4%)
White
68 (7.4%)
Two or More
54 (5.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Merced City Elementary
Phone:	(209)385-6680
Website:	http://www.mcsd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	590
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	102

* 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 167

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 134

Grade 6 130