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Rucker Elementary

325 Santa Clara Ave., Gilroy, CA, 95020

Ranked 3515 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Gilroy
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Rucker Elementary

325 Santa Clara Ave., Gilroy, CA, 95020

About Rucker Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 34%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 34% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
28 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
508
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 12.6%
Asian 3.94%
Hispanic 73.82%
Black 0.98%
Two+ Races 7.87%
Native Am. 0.39%
White
12.6%
Asian
3.94%
Hispanic
73.82%
Black
0.98%
Two+ Races
7.87%
Native Am.
0.39%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 508
50.2%
255 Female
49.41%
251 Male

Student Population

508 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Rucker Elementary Contact Information

Address

325 Santa Clara Ave., Gilroy, CA, 95020

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Phone

(669) 205-4800

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TOP 3515 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rucker 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
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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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Marlene Manzo, a fifth-grade teacher at Rucker Elementary, was named Employee of the Year for 2025–2026. She was honored for being dedicated to her students and making the school a better place. The award shows how important teachers are in helping students learn and making the classroom a good place to be. It also shows that the school is focused on keeping its teachers supportive and dedicated.

FAQ

Q1. Does Rucker Elementary have teachers with proper certification?

Ans. Yes, all teachers at Rucker Elementary are certified, ensuring standard teaching quality.

Q2. What kind of student population does Rucker Elementary serve?

Ans. The school serves students from diverse backgrounds, creating a varied learning environment.

Q3. Is Rucker Elementary part of a larger school district?

Ans. Yes, it is part of the Gilroy Unified School District.

Q4. Does Rucker Elementary provide support for economically diverse students?

Ans. Yes, the school serves a significant number of students from different economic backgrounds.

Q5. How does Rucker Elementary compare within its district?

Ans. The school is one of several elementary schools in the district, contributing to the overall education system.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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