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Ulysses Grant Elementary

550 West Olive St., Colton, CA, 92324

About Ulysses Grant Elementary

Ulysses Grant Elementary School in Colton, California, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–6. The school has about 587 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 23:1, which is typical for the district. Ulysses Grant Elementary School teaches math, reading, science and social studies. The school also puts a lot of emphasis on early literacy development, structured classroom instruction, and giving extra help to students who need it. The student body is a good mix of people from the Colton community, with a lot of minority students and families that speak languages other than English at home. The school's academic framework includes programs for English language learners and teaching methods that include everyone. The district's funding for public education per student is usually in line with state averages. This money goes toward things like teaching materials, technology and student services. Ulysses Grant Elementary School is focused on helping its diverse student body build basic academic skills and keeping the school a safe place to learn. This school is working hard to be one of the top elementary schools in California.

Ulysses Grant Elementary Contact Information

Address

550 West Olive St., Colton, CA, 92324

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Phone

(909) 580-5024

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Website

cjusd.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
587
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6650 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ulysses Grant Elementary

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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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 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 1.7%
Asian 0.34%
Hispanic 96.59%
Black 1.02%
Two+ Races 0.17%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.7%
Asian
0.34%
Hispanic
96.59%
Black
1.02%
Two+ Races
0.17%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 587
46.85%
275 Female
53.15%
312 Male

Student Population

587 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

587 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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the school offers several enrichment programs such as Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Dual Immersion, and Expanded Learning programs like Think Together, giving students opportunities to develop academically and socially beyond the regular classroom.

FAQ

Q1. What are some common ways that teachers at Ulysses Grant Elementary teach?

Ans. To help different types of learners, teachers can use group work, hands-on activities, and different types of instruction.

Q2. Do you offer programs outside of school hours or to help students learn more?

Ans. During the school year, students can join academic clubs, arts activities, and other activities that help them learn more.

Q3: What does Ulysses Grant Elementary do to encourage students to act responsibly?

Ans. Students may be more likely to show respect and responsibility if there are clear rules for behavior and programs that reward them for doing so.

Q4. What kinds of events does the school put on for the community?

Ans. Schools often hold open houses, family nights, and other events to celebrate that bring families and students together.

Q5. Does the school support learning in new and interesting ways?

Answer: Projects, presentations, and arts-based activities in the classroom can give kids chances to be creative.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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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
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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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