Rucker Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Rucker Elementary School serves 367 students in grades 5-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
367 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rucker Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rucker Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rucker Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rucker Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rucker Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Rucker Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rucker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rucker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Fortuna Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rucker Elementary School?
367 students attend Rucker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rucker Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rucker Elementary School?
Rucker Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rucker Elementary School offer ?
Rucker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Rucker Elementary School part of?
Rucker Elementary School is part of Fortuna Elementary School District.

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