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Reach Academy Elementary

9845 Bancroft Ave., Oakland, CA, 94603

About Reach Academy Elementary

Reach Academy Elementary School is located at 6520 Bancroft Avenue in the Elmhurst area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K–5 as a public charter elementary school. Enrollment is about 427 students, and the student–teacher ratio is roughly 32:1, allowing frequent individualized attention. Based on the most recent state test results, math proficiency is around 12%, and reading proficiency is about 17%. The gender mix is roughly 48% male and 52% female. Daily instruction highlights inquiry-based learning that encourages students to explore ideas actively and collaborate with peers. Homes near the school generally range from $580,000 to $820,000, which many families find appealing for East Oakland living with nearby community services. Parents often share that teachers make time to explain learning goals clearly, encourage curiosity, and keep families informed about classroom progress. With continued emphasis on enhancing academic habits and student engagement, Reach Academy Elementary School is striving to become one of the best elementary schools in California.

Reach Academy Elementary Contact Information

Address

9845 Bancroft Ave., Oakland, CA, 94603

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Phone

(510) 879-2193

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 17% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
31 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
427
Total Students
$107485
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5533 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Reach Academy 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
  • 🤖 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
🎓
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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 8:25 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 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 1.87%
Asian 1.64%
Hispanic 63.47%
Black 25.76%
Two+ Races 2.11%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
1.87%
Asian
1.64%
Hispanic
63.47%
Black
25.76%
Two+ Races
2.11%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 427
47.78%
204 Female
52.22%
223 Male

Student Population

427 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 31 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

As part of a project to make the campus look better, Reach Academy Elementary put up a number of new murals. The artwork was painted on school buildings to enhance the visual environment across the campus. The murals contribute to a more engaging and visually welcoming setting for students during the school day.

FAQ

Q1. How does Reach Academy Elementary let families know about changes?

Ans. Official school emails, phone notifications, and approved communication tools are used to send out updates.

Q2. What helps the school plan its classes?

Ans. The district's curriculum frameworks and pacing guidance guide academic planning.

Q3. What does the school do to help students behave well?

Ans. Clear rules for behavior and constant adult supervision help kids behave well.

Q4. How does the school day meet the health needs of students?

Ans. School procedures that follow district rules take care of students' health needs.

Q5. How do parents stay involved in school activities?

Ans. Parents become involved by going to meetings and events and talking to school staff on a regular basis.

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

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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

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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
SLB

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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