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Podesta Ranch Elementary

9950 Windmill Park Dr., Stockton, CA, 95209

About Podesta Ranch Elementary

Podesta Ranch Elementary is a public school for kids in grades K–6 in Stockton, California, which is a big city. There are about 411 students at the school, and there are 19 full-time teachers, which means there is one teacher for every 22 students. At the moment, there are no full-time school counselors on staff. Podesta Ranch Elementary has a diverse student body, with 46% of students being girls and 54% being boys. Most of the students (65%) come from low-income families. The school has mostly minority students, which makes for a culturally rich learning environment. Podesta Ranch Elementary follows the California state curriculum and offers programs like technology integration, library services, and a Gifted and Talented Cluster Program. According to data from U.S. News, 33% of students score at or above proficiency in math, and 42% do the same in English Language Arts (ELA). This is better than the average for the state as a whole. Podesta Ranch Elementary is a diverse, community-focused school that offers structured academic programs and behavioral support. It also works to improve student achievement and give them more chances to grow.

Podesta Ranch Elementary Contact Information

Address

9950 Windmill Park Dr., Stockton, CA, 95209

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Phone

(209) 953-8543

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 42% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
411
Total Students
$95698
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2853 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
  • 🤖 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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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: 8:20 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 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 9%
Asian 34.79%
Hispanic 34.06%
Black 11.92%
Two+ Races 8.03%
Native Am. 0.49%
White
9%
Asian
34.79%
Hispanic
34.06%
Black
11.92%
Two+ Races
8.03%
Native Am.
0.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 411
45.74%
188 Female
54.01%
222 Male

Student Population

411 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1208 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Podesta Ranch Elementary School in Stockton, California, is making a place where kids can learn and do well in school while also building relationships with people in the community. The school uses Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) throughout the school to make it a safe and welcoming place. "Podesta Ranch Red Tailed Hawks are Responsible, Kind, and Safe" is their motto. The school focuses on character development and social responsibility. "Red Tailed Hawks, Our School Rocks!" The school also has a number of programs, such as Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) and Special Education, to help students do well.

FAQ

Q1. What are the most important educational goals for Podesta Ranch Elementary?

Ans. The school stresses how important it is to have regular learning routines and be responsible.

Q2. How does the school get people to take part?

Ans. Structured lessons help people stay on task and get involved.

Q3. What kind of place does the school keep?

Ans. A calm and respectful environment is better for learning.

Q4. How does the school get families involved?

Ans. Families are told to talk to each other a lot.

Q5. How does the school help kids get better?

Ans. Students do better when they get help and support.

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

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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
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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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