Ford Elementary

395 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ford Elementary School, located on Maricopa Avenue in Richmond, California, serves as a neighborhood hub within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student population, typically catering to grades PK through 6. The school is situated in a central residential area of Richmond, positioning it as an accessible site for local families and a key point of community engagement for the surrounding neighborhood.

Academically and operationally, Ford Elementary emphasizes standard core curricula—including English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while often integrating programs designed to support English Language Learners and students requiring additional academic intervention. Like many schools in the district, the environment is shaped by efforts to foster inclusive learning and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school serves as a vital resource for early childhood development and a preparatory ground for middle school education in the Richmond area.

395

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	333
Black	17
Asian	32
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
333 (84.3 %)
Asian
32 (8.1 %)
Black
17 (4.3 %)
White
6 (1.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1421
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ford Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ford Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	47.8%
Male	206	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)