Ruskin Elementary

(408)923-1950

367 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ruskin Elementary School, located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose, California, serves as a neighborhood school within the Berryessa Union School District. It is generally recognized for its commitment to academic standards and its diverse student population, reflecting the broader multicultural environment of Silicon Valley. As a public institution, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in the surrounding middle and high schools.

The school benefits from its location in a quiet, residential area of San Jose, which fosters a community-centered atmosphere. Parents and families often engage with the school through local PTA initiatives, which help support supplemental programs and campus activities. While academic performance can vary from year to year, Ruskin Elementary is positioned within a district known for its emphasis on rigorous instruction and extracurricular involvement, making it a staple educational resource for families living in the 95132 zip code.

367

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruskin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	58
Black	1
Asian	275
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
275 (74.9%)
Hispanic
58 (15.8%)
White
16 (4.4%)
Two or More
15 (4.1%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Berryessa Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)923-1950
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 74

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 64