School Overview
Rucker Elementary School, located at 325 Santa Clara Ave. in Gilroy, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Gilroy Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and community-based activities. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the local area, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and committed faculty.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development, working to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through its connection to the School Loop platform, the school promotes communication between educators, students, and parents, ensuring that families remain informed about school events, curriculum goals, and student progress. With its focus on inclusivity and community building, Rucker Elementary continues to play a vital role in the Gilroy educational landscape by providing a stable and nurturing environment for its students.
538
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rucker Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White76
Hispanic388
Black2
Asian24
Two or More42
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    388 (72.4 %)
  • White
    76 (14.2 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (7.8 %)
  • Asian
    24 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Gilroy Unified
Phone: (669)205-4800
Website: http://rucker.gilroyunified.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 294
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 63
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 101
Grade 4 100
Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rucker Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten63
Grade 176
Grade 291
Grade 3101
Grade 4100
Grade 5107
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rucker Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24946.3%
Male28753.3%
Not Specified20.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)