In Antioch, California the Kimball Elementary is a public K–5 school that serves about 395 students. The school has about 20 students for every teacher, which helps with structured classroom instruction as well as small-group learning. The students who go to Kimball Elementary come from many different backgrounds, just like the people who live in Antioch. The main academic goal at Kimball Elementary is to help students get better at basic math and reading. They also teach students how to deal with their emotions and support them when they do well. Instruction follows state standards and includes intervention programs to help students who need extra help with their schoolwork. About 17% of students are good enough at math and about 22% are good enough at English Language Arts. The school culture stresses getting families and the community involved. Kimball Elementary is in a residential area of the East Bay that is known for its growing housing developments and easy access for commuters. It offers a safe and stable place to live and learn, with many chances to improve academically, making it one of the best elementary schools in California.