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Ruby Bridges Elementary

351 Jack London Ave., Alameda, CA, 94501

About Ruby Bridges Elementary

Ruby Bridges Elementary is a public school in Alameda that serves kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Alameda Unified School District. The school has about 434 students and a student–teacher ratio of 24:1, which means that the classrooms are of medium size. Ruby Bridges Elementary focuses on teaching English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies as core subjects. It also offers enrichment activities and programs to help students growing from all area making it one of the best elementary school in California Based on the data we have, 36% of students are good at math and 37% are good at reading. This shows that there are still areas where academic improvement and targeted support are needed. The district spends more than $15,000 per student each year on classroom supplies and student services. Ruby Bridges Elementary is in a neighborhood known for community and family involvement, so it gets support from the people who live there. In general, Ruby Bridges Elementary is a well-organized school that focuses on helping students do better in school.

Ruby Bridges Elementary Contact Information

Address

351 Jack London Ave., Alameda, CA, 94501

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Phone

(510) 748-4006

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 37% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
434
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2622 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ruby Bridges Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 15.21%
Asian 26.04%
Hispanic 20.74%
Black 21.66%
Two+ Races 14.98%
Native Am. 0.69%
White
15.21%
Asian
26.04%
Hispanic
20.74%
Black
21.66%
Two+ Races
14.98%
Native Am.
0.69%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 434
47%
204 Female
53%
230 Male

Student Population

434 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ruby Bridges Elementary in Alameda is getting a lot of well-deserved attention for its lively campus and strong dedication to inclusive learning. The school continues to honor its namesake by creating an environment where every student feels free to share their own story.Recent Successes news is school year starts, the school community has a lot to be happy about.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs at Ruby Bridges Elementary?

Ans. Yes, depending on the year, schools or communities may offer after-school programs or enrichment activities.

Q2. Do students get meals at school?

Ans. Yes, students can get breakfast and lunch that meets state and district nutrition guidelines.

Q3. How can parents help out at school?

Ans. Parents can help out in classrooms, join parent groups, and go to school events all year long.

Q4. Does the school offer counseling or other services to help students?

Ans. Yes, students can get help with their academic and social needs through counseling and support services.

Q5. What ways does the school use to tell families important things?

Ans. Families usually get news through the school's official communication channels, newsletters, and email alerts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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