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
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
67%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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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