Ruus Elementary

Ruus Elementary is a regular public school located in Hayward, California, within Alameda County. The school serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade and has an enrollment of 387 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.2:1. Ruus Elementary houses 16 full-time equivalent teachers who work hard to provide quality education despite the challenges posed by the current academic performance metrics.

The MySchoolScout rating for Ruus Elementary is 4.0 out of 10, placing it in the 27th percentile among all California schools and ranking it as number 6976 out of 9566 schools statewide. The school's academic score is 3.3 out of 10, indicating areas where improvement can be made, particularly in ELA/Reading (28% proficiency) and Math (21% proficiency). Ruus Elementary sits in a large suburban area, offering students access to the amenities and resources typical of a bustling suburb while maintaining a close-knit school community.

The setting provides a balance between urban conveniences and a more relaxed rural atmosphere, making it an attractive option for families in the region.

The student-teacher ratio at Ruus Elementary is 24.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.