Ruhkala Elementary

www.rocklinusd.org

334 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ruhkala Elementary School is a public K-6 institution located in Rocklin, California, and is part of the Rocklin Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded education that integrates core curriculum standards with programs designed to build character, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

The campus reflects the suburban values of the Rocklin community, placing a high premium on parent involvement and teacher collaboration. With a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, Ruhkala utilizes modern instructional technology and diverse learning strategies to meet individual student needs. As part of a highly regarded school district, the school consistently prioritizes safety, inclusion, and the development of lifelong learners within its neighborhood setting.

334

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruhkala Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	70
Black	8
Asian	38
Two or More	49

White
169 (50.6 %)
Hispanic
70 (21.0 %)
Two or More
49 (14.7 %)
Asian
38 (11.4 %)
Black
8 (2.4 %)

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:	Rocklin Unified
Phone:	(916)632-6560
Website:	http://www.rocklinusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 55

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 43