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Rancho Elementary

1430 Johnson St., Novato, CA, 94947

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1041 of 7047 in California

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Rancho Elementary

1430 Johnson St., Novato, CA, 94947

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1041 of 7047 in California

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About Rancho Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 62% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
349
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.96%
Asian 6.88%
Hispanic 44.7%
Black 1.72%
Two+ Races 9.46%
Native Am. 0%
White
36.96%
Asian
6.88%
Hispanic
44.7%
Black
1.72%
Two+ Races
9.46%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 349
48.71%
170 Female
51.29%
179 Male

Student Population

349 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Rancho Elementary Contact Information

Address

1430 Johnson St., Novato, CA, 94947

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Phone

(415) 897-3101

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TOP 1041 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rancho 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: 8:40 AM – 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 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

The staff at Rancho Elementary is currently working together to set academic goals for the entire district for the years 2025–2026. These goals will help kids improve their reading and math skills. Before the next Board of Trustees meeting, the school wants the community to give them feedback. At that meeting, they will talk about long-term plans for the building and updates on other property. Families can stay in touch through the Aeries portal, which gives them real-time updates on their child's schoolwork and attendance as the semester goes on.

FAQ

Q1. Does Rancho Elementary School hold an open house every year for families who might want to send their kids there?

Ans. In the spring, there is an annual showcase where families can walk around the campus and see the academic work of students.

Q2. What is the "Portrait of a Graduate" program at Rancho Elementary School?

Ans. This framework for the whole district is meant to help every student, starting in kindergarten, learn how to think critically, work with others, and be a good global citizen.

Q3. How can parents become members of the Rancho Elementary School Parent Teacher Association?

Ans. You can sign up for membership online, and the group meets once a month to plan events that will help raise money and build community.

Q4. Does Rancho Elementary School have any special reading help programs?

Ans. The school has a reading specialist who works with small groups of students who need extra help with their reading and writing skills.

Q5. What are the rules for using personal electronic devices at Rancho Elementary School?

Ans. To keep students focused on their lessons, they are not allowed to use their personal tablets and phones during school hours.

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

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
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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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