Ramona Elementary

Ramona Elementary School is situated in Alhambra, California, and accommodates students from kindergarten to eighth grade. The school has about 656 students enrolled, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 23:1. The demographics of the student body are approximately 52% males and 48% females, and the latest California standardized assessment scores indicate that roughly 49% of the students met or exceeded state standards in mathematics, while approximately 57% of the students met or exceeded state standards in reading. Ramona operates as a traditional public K–8 school and is part of the Alhambra Unified School District. Ramona also functions as a basic neighborhood K–8 campus, housing elementary and middle school children from local residential neighborhoods. Homes surrounding the campus have a typical price of about $890,000, which is the average value for homes in the Alhambra area. Ramona Elementary provides families with a consistent public school choice throughout their entire educational experience from kindergarten to eighth grade and is sometimes considered among the best elementary school in California for its K–8 continuity.

In February 2026, Ramona Elementary School held a large community event to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The students and their families came out to celebrate at this cultural event which included a variety of student performances and active participation from all students. Various aspects of the culture associated with this holiday were on display and members of the community were able to participate in the activities outside the school's front entrance on the campus on 6th Street. The school is demonstrating a continuing commitment to provide cultural education and build strong partnerships with families throughout their K-8 programming.

Q1. What types of extracurricular programs are available at Ramona Elementary School?

Ans. Ramona Elementary has a variety of extracurricular activities available for students, including programs for student leadership, performing arts, and seasonal clubs. Most of these extracurricular activities will be designed in order to foster creativity, teamwork, and social development in addition to their academic programs.

Q2. Does Ramona Elementary have after school childcare/extended learning programs?

Ans. Several students are participating in structured after school programs. These recognize that working parents need after school supervision for their children and provide students with a safe place to be after regular school hours; they also provide students with time to do homework, do recreational activities, and take part in enrichment activities.

Q3. What types of technology resources do students use at Ramona Elementary:

Ans. Most classrooms utilize several different types of digital instructional tools - interactive displays, student devices, and online learning platforms. Teachers utilize technology in their instruction such as Math, Science and Literacy and also help the students to develop digital literacy skills.

Q4. What do parents have as options for keeping themselves informed about their child's progress and school events?

Ans. Parents receive updates from schools generally through newsletters, electronic forms of communication, and during parent-teacher conferences. When using the above-mentioned forms of communication parents can see how their child is progressing academically, when their child has up-coming events, and will receive any important announcements about school.

Q5.Are family members allowed to participate in activities held by Ramon Elementary School?

Ans.Services that allow parents to contribute include the Parent Participation Organization, family volunteers, and public events through schools. Each of these arrangements helps connect the school and home to work together to achieve their common goal of providing a positive experience for our children at school and beyond.