Ruth Grimes Elementary

Summary:

Ruth Grimes Elementary is a public elementary school in Bloomington, California, serving 595 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Colton Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 1219 out of 1568 districts in the state.

Ruth Grimes Elementary consistently outperforms the district and the state of California in standardized test scores, with 48.54% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 32.16% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In mathematics, 40.7% of Ruth Grimes students are proficient or better, compared to 18.58% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.2% in 2017-2018 to 32.0% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting its academic performance.

While Ruth Grimes Elementary outperforms the Colton Joint Unified School District, the nearby schools within the same district, such as Walter Zimmerman Elementary, Crestmore Elementary, Gerald A. Smith Elementary, and Mary B. Lewis Elementary, generally have lower academic performance. When compared to schools in the neighboring Rialto Unified and Fontana Unified school districts, Ruth Grimes Elementary's academic performance is generally higher, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1609 Spruce Ave.
       Bloomington, CA  92316-2120


(909) 580-5030

District: Colton Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2275th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,899 Help


Students who attend Ruth Grimes Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Joe Baca
High:    Colton High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.3%
African American:
3.3%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ruth Grimes Elementary ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Colton Joint Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.3%), African American (3.3%), White (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruth Grimes Elementary is 21.2, which is the lowest among 18 elementary schools in the Colton Joint Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruth Grimes Elementary is $6,899, which is the 3rd highest among 18 elementary schools in the Colton Joint Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ruth Grimes Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruth Grimes Elementary 2275th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Ruth Grimes Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Colton Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Colton Joint Unified 1219th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ruth Grimes Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ruth Grimes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.16 3410th 4809 29.1%
2005 26.87 3491st 4822 27.6%
2006 26.98 3519th 4818 27.0%
2007 20.12 4288th 5113 16.1%
2008 19.69 4361st 5113 14.7%
2009 28.44 3814th 5193 26.6%
2010 27.35 4056th 5314 23.7%
2011 26.94 4193rd 5377 22.0%
2012 30.96 3878th 5390 28.1%
2013 38.47 3424th 5530 38.1%
2015 40.87 2970th 5611 47.1%
2016 45.04 2771st 5614 50.6%
2017 52.28 2418th 5692 57.5%
2018 51.76 2465th 5662 56.5%
2019 54.92 2322nd 5789 59.9%
2022 45.96 2754th 5883 53.2%
2023 52.91 2391st 5874 59.3%
2024 55.20 2275th 5862 61.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ruth Grimes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.33 1280th 3246 60.6%
2019 63.28 729th 3275 77.7%
2022 46.96 1366th 3311 58.7%
2023 60.63 755th 3250 76.8%
2024 56.77 847th 3160 73.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruth Grimes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.99 1451st 5084 71.5%
2019 73.75 985th 5173 81.0%
2022 58.22 1783rd 5264 66.1%
2023 64.56 1497th 5374 72.1%
2024 64.02 1563rd 5511 71.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ruth Grimes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.49 2568th 5413 52.6%
2019 59.86 1975th 5492 64.0%
2022 44.96 2708th 5635 51.9%
2023 50.11 2402nd 5617 57.2%
2024 51.73 2329th 5605 58.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ruth Grimes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.67 2063rd 2227 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ruth Grimes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.82 2237th 5431 58.8%
2019 47.86 2566th 5510 53.4%
2022 46.51 2632nd 5663 53.5%
2023 54.80 2186th 5650 61.3%
2024 56.99 2106th 5636 62.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ruth Grimes Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.94 1190th 4830 75.4%
2019 72.09 1062nd 4963 78.6%
2022 61.78 1536th 5084 69.8%
2023 70.86 1142nd 5098 77.6%
2024 74.32 973rd 5102 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ruth Grimes Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 38 14 214 5 n/a n/a 0 542
1989 226 61 31 222 7 n/a n/a 0 547
1990 213 66 37 245 5 n/a n/a 0 566
1991 192 60 37 299 3 n/a n/a 0 591
1992 176 45 37 324 3 n/a n/a 0 585
1993 167 43 29 326 3 n/a n/a 0 568
1994 166 59 19 330 2 n/a n/a 0 576
1995 127 63 12 348 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 127 63 12 348 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 125 69 8 388 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1998 107 65 5 425 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1999 93 49 13 465 0 n/a n/a 6 626
2000 84 54 16 463 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2001 84 77 13 545 1 n/a n/a 0 720
2002 82 76 12 504 2 n/a n/a 13 689
2003 82 76 12 504 2 n/a n/a 13 689
2004 66 71 5 514 5 n/a n/a 10 671
2005 55 62 14 552 5 n/a n/a 4 692
2006 52 63 15 573 3 n/a n/a 4 710
2007 48 60 15 543 2 n/a n/a 1 669
2008 55 48 11 549 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2009 52 40 14 533 0 1 4 0 644
2010 53 38 18 491 1 3 3 0 607
2011 44 40 14 522 2 2 1 0 625
2012 43 31 20 502 2 3 2 0 603
2013 42 19 26 515 2 3 2 0 609
2014 38 21 31 500 0 2 2 0 594
2015 36 22 30 528 0 2 2 0 620
2016 29 19 31 545 0 1 2 0 627
2017 25 20 31 551 0 2 3 0 632
2018 26 18 30 542 0 6 6 0 628
2019 25 18 28 547 0 6 2 0 626
2020 21 17 20 551 0 6 3 0 618
2021 17 21 16 546 0 6 5 0 611
2022 18 18 16 549 0 4 4 0 609
2023 13 21 13 540 0 4 4 0 595
2024 13 20 10 548 0 2 7 0 600

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ruth Grimes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 21.0 25.8 n/a
1989 547 22.0 24.8 n/a
1990 566 21.0 26.9 n/a
1991 591 23.0 25.6 n/a
1992 585 23.4 25.0 46.7
1993 568 21.0 27.0 45.4
1994 576 21.0 27.4 42.5
1995 550 20.0 27.5 50.4
1996 550 20.0 27.5 50.4
1997 590 23.0 25.7 60.8
1998 602 27.0 22.3 75.1
1999 626 31.0 20.2 85.2
2000 618 30.4 20.3 78.3
2001 720 32.0 22.5 72.5
2002 689 31.1 22.2 59.9
2003 689 31.1 22.2 59.9
2004 671 32.0 21.0 64.1
2005 692 33.9 20.4 73
2006 710 34.0 20.9 57.6
2007 669 35.0 19.1 76.9
2008 664 34.0 19.5 77
2009 644 32.0 19.5 81.5
2010 607 31.0 19.5 80.9
2011 625 n/a n/a 82.7
2012 603 29.0 20.7 n/a
2013 609 28.0 21.7 86.7
2014 594 27.0 22.0 88.4
2015 620 27.0 22.9 88.2
2016 627 26.0 24.1 86
2017 632 27.0 23.4 79.6
2018 628 27.0 23.2 87.3
2019 626 28.0 22.3 85.6
2020 618 n/a n/a 89.2
2021 611 31.0 19.6 86.6
2022 609 29.0 21.0 62.9
2023 595 29.2 20.3 84.7
2024 600 28.2 21.2 84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ruth Grimes Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 21.0 25.8 n/a
1989 547 22.0 24.8 n/a
1990 566 21.0 26.9 n/a
1991 591 23.0 25.6 n/a
1992 585 23.4 25.0 46.7
1993 568 21.0 27.0 45.4
1994 576 21.0 27.4 42.5
1995 550 20.0 27.5 50.4
1996 550 20.0 27.5 50.4
1997 590 23.0 25.7 60.8
1998 602 27.0 22.3 75.1
1999 626 31.0 20.2 85.2
2000 618 30.4 20.3 78.3
2001 720 32.0 22.5 72.5
2002 689 31.1 22.2 59.9
2003 689 31.1 22.2 59.9
2004 671 32.0 21.0 64.1
2005 692 33.9 20.4 73
2006 710 34.0 20.9 57.6
2007 669 35.0 19.1 76.9
2008 664 34.0 19.5 77
2009 644 32.0 19.5 81.5
2010 607 31.0 19.5 80.9
2011 625 n/a n/a 82.7
2012 603 29.0 20.7 n/a
2013 609 28.0 21.7 86.7
2014 594 27.0 22.0 88.4
2015 620 27.0 22.9 88.2
2016 627 26.0 24.1 86
2017 632 27.0 23.4 79.6
2018 628 27.0 23.2 87.3
2019 626 28.0 22.3 85.6
2020 618 n/a n/a 89.2
2021 611 31.0 19.6 86.6
2022 609 29.0 21.0 62.9
2023 595 29.2 20.3 84.7
2024 600 28.2 21.2 84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Ruth Grimes Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%
201397.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201699.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ruth Grimes Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,899

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruth Grimes Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2322nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2391st of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ruth Grimes Elementary)58.342.1
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Colton Joint Unified)40.327.9
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ruth Grimes Elementary)6650.5
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Colton Joint Unified)41.332
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ruth Grimes Elementary)52.964.2
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Colton Joint Unified)39.831.4
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ruth Grimes Elementary)39.155.6
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Colton Joint Unified)31.526.7
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ruth Grimes Elementary)43.146.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Colton Joint Unified)41.729.9
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ruth Grimes Elementary)24.631.7
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Colton Joint Unified)23.315
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Ruth Grimes Elementary)22.721.5
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colton Joint Unified)20.714.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ruth Grimes Elementary)51.240
 11.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Colton Joint Unified)38.634.7
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ruth Grimes Elementary)44.417.7
 26.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Colton Joint Unified)25.722.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students626595
 5%
African American1821
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian2813
 53.6%
Hispanic547540
 1.3%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White2513
 48%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.6%84.7%
 0.9%


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Students at Ruth Grimes Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Ruth Grimes Elementary ranks 2275th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 600 students attended Ruth Grimes Elementary.

Students who attend Ruth Grimes Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joe Baca
High : Colton High


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