RUTH BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ruth Brown Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palo Verde Unified school district, located in Blythe, CA with about 644 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Ruth Brown Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ruth Brown Elementary School is located in Blythe, California, and serves as a key educational institution within the Palo Verde Unified School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their transition into middle school. By operating under the district’s umbrella, the school aims to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and guardians to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific announcements. As part of a smaller, rural school district, Ruth Brown Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and consistent communication between educators and families. For those seeking specific details regarding enrollment, staff directories, or extracurricular opportunities, the district’s portal remains the most reliable point of contact for the latest information.

For more information, contact Ruth Brown Elementary at (760) 922-7164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

241 N. Seventh Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225-1825
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RUTH BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Blythe, CA with about 644 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Palo Verde Unified
Total Students:
644
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 644 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUTH BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.3%
White
17.2%
Black or African American
6.1%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.