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Ford Elementary

2711 Maricopa Ave., Richmond, CA, 94804

Ranked 6224 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Richmond
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Ford Elementary

2711 Maricopa Ave., Richmond, CA, 94804

About Ford Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 17% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
368
Total Students
$99952
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.17%
Asian 7.34%
Hispanic 85.6%
Black 3.8%
Two+ Races 1.09%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.17%
Asian
7.34%
Hispanic
85.6%
Black
3.8%
Two+ Races
1.09%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 368
48.37%
178 Female
51.63%
190 Male

Student Population

368 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Ford Elementary Contact Information

Address

2711 Maricopa Ave., Richmond, CA, 94804

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Phone

(510) 231-1421

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Website

wccusd.net

TOP 6224 IN STEM IN STATE

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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
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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 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: 8:00 AM - 3:15 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD), which includes Ford Elementary in Richmond, has been in active contract negotiations with teachers’ unions. Recent district statements noted the union’s compensation proposal and ongoing discussions about teacher pay and benefits — a significant community topic, though not strictly a positive achievement.

FAQ

Q1. Does Ford Elementary have programs for kids after school?

Ans. Yes, you can get help and extra activities after school.

Q2: What does the school do to help kids be creative?

Creative projects and activities in the classroom help students express themselves.

Q3. Are there chances for students to be leaders?

Ans. Students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills through roles and activities.

Q4. How does technology fit into learning?

Ans. Digital tools are used in classrooms to help with lessons.

Q5: How can families stay involved?

Ans. Families are encouraged to take part in school events and programs.

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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