Ford Elementary

Public K-6

 2711 Maricopa Ave.
       Richmond, CA  94804-1091


(510) 231-1421

District: West Contra Costa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5695th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,110 Help


Students who attend Ford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Helms Middle
High:    Richmond High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.2 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.3%
Asian:
8.1%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


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Compare Details Ford Elementary ranks worse than 97.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 29th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (84.3%), Asian (8.1%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ford Elementary is 23.2. 32 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ford Elementary is $7,110, which is the 7th highest among 37 elementary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ford Elementary 5695th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Ford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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West Contra Costa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks West Contra Costa Unified 1132nd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.88 4415th 4809 8.2%
2005 15.55 4285th 4822 11.1%
2006 27.20 3504th 4818 27.3%
2007 40.04 2904th 5113 43.2%
2008 46.98 2550th 5113 50.1%
2009 32.83 3512th 5193 32.4%
2010 31.35 3750th 5314 29.4%
2011 24.43 4372nd 5377 18.7%
2012 24.80 4326th 5390 19.7%
2013 14.59 5075th 5530 8.2%
2015 20.73 4549th 5611 18.9%
2016 19.75 4645th 5614 17.3%
2017 15.17 5098th 5692 10.4%
2018 13.35 5226th 5662 7.7%
2019 18.34 4966th 5789 14.2%
2022 10.80 5683rd 5883 3.4%
2023 10.21 5675th 5848 3.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.37 2574th 3246 20.7%
2019 32.70 2300th 3275 29.8%
2022 24.36 2986th 3311 9.8%
2023 19.55 3158th 3240 2.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.05 4659th 5084 8.4%
2019 25.17 4212th 5173 18.6%
2022 14.07 5017th 5264 4.7%
2023 13.48 5126th 5355 4.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.62 5090th 5413 6.0%
2019 14.31 5069th 5492 7.7%
2022 11.22 5469th 5635 2.9%
2023 10.39 5462nd 5595 2.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.64 4850th 5431 10.7%
2019 23.97 4291st 5510 22.1%
2022 12.04 5444th 5663 3.9%
2023 11.04 5442nd 5627 3.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.62 4431st 4830 8.3%
2019 24.53 4065th 4963 18.1%
2022 11.40 4972nd 5084 2.2%
2023 11.66 4950th 5079 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 121 177 52 95 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1989 106 170 49 89 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1990 94 167 57 113 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 92 164 70 127 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1992 89 141 79 149 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 102 137 92 144 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 96 147 88 153 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1995 73 131 111 188 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1996 73 131 111 188 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1997 71 146 107 210 2 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 50 179 103 207 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1999 40 164 99 248 3 n/a n/a 0 554
2000 39 141 88 247 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2001 41 111 84 273 2 n/a n/a 7 518
2002 18 76 73 299 0 n/a n/a 12 478
2003 18 76 73 299 0 n/a n/a 12 478
2004 20 75 69 289 0 n/a n/a 12 465
2005 22 72 65 310 0 n/a n/a 11 480
2006 0 68 72 324 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 13 59 58 332 0 n/a n/a 1 463
2008 14 41 52 349 n/a n/a n/a 0 456
2009 13 37 42 316 1 6 6 0 421
2010 8 28 36 303 2 5 1 0 383
2011 3 14 17 313 0 4 51 0 402
2012 6 23 25 334 0 5 0 0 393
2013 12 33 33 409 0 5 2 0 494
2014 12 25 34 412 0 6 2 0 491
2015 17 23 38 385 1 4 6 0 474
2016 18 34 31 391 0 5 6 0 485
2017 18 34 25 386 1 5 7 0 476
2018 17 23 35 364 0 3 6 0 448
2019 20 19 41 359 0 2 5 0 446
2020 15 15 48 367 1 2 4 0 452
2021 11 15 41 342 0 1 5 0 415
2022 8 18 35 327 0 2 5 0 395
2023 6 17 32 333 0 2 5 0 395

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

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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 Ford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 14.3 31.2 n/a
1989 415 17.4 23.8 n/a
1990 431 16.9 25.5 n/a
1991 453 18.0 25.1 n/a
1992 458 18.3 25.0 69.7
1993 475 18.5 25.7 72.8
1994 484 16.0 30.3 76
1995 503 18.0 27.9 87.3
1996 503 18.0 27.9 87.3
1997 536 19.8 27.1 87.1
1998 540 26.8 20.1 95
1999 554 27.8 19.9 90.1
2000 516 26.8 19.3 89.3
2001 518 28.0 18.5 95.1
2002 478 26.8 17.8 84.5
2003 478 26.8 17.8 84.5
2004 465 24.8 18.8 89.8
2005 480 24.8 19.4 92.3
2006 464 26.8 17.3 99.4
2007 463 22.4 20.7 99.6
2008 456 23.0 19.8 99.3
2009 421 25.0 16.2 99.3
2010 383 21.6 17.7 90.6
2011 402 n/a n/a 99
2012 393 17.0 23.1 n/a
2013 494 18.0 27.4 99.4
2014 491 19.0 25.8 91.4
2015 474 20.0 23.7 92.8
2016 485 20.0 24.2 88.2
2017 476 19.5 24.4 88.7
2018 448 18.5 24.2 94.2
2019 446 19.0 23.4 92.2
2020 452 n/a n/a 72.3
2021 415 18.6 22.2 90.1
2022 395 19.0 20.7 56.7
2023 395 17.0 23.2 69.4

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 Ford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 14.3 31.2 n/a
1989 415 17.4 23.8 n/a
1990 431 16.9 25.5 n/a
1991 453 18.0 25.1 n/a
1992 458 18.3 25.0 69.7
1993 475 18.5 25.7 72.8
1994 484 16.0 30.3 76
1995 503 18.0 27.9 87.3
1996 503 18.0 27.9 87.3
1997 536 19.8 27.1 87.1
1998 540 26.8 20.1 95
1999 554 27.8 19.9 90.1
2000 516 26.8 19.3 89.3
2001 518 28.0 18.5 95.1
2002 478 26.8 17.8 84.5
2003 478 26.8 17.8 84.5
2004 465 24.8 18.8 89.8
2005 480 24.8 19.4 92.3
2006 464 26.8 17.3 99.4
2007 463 22.4 20.7 99.6
2008 456 23.0 19.8 99.3
2009 421 25.0 16.2 99.3
2010 383 21.6 17.7 90.6
2011 402 n/a n/a 99
2012 393 17.0 23.1 n/a
2013 494 18.0 27.4 99.4
2014 491 19.0 25.8 91.4
2015 474 20.0 23.7 92.8
2016 485 20.0 24.2 88.2
2017 476 19.5 24.4 88.7
2018 448 18.5 24.2 94.2
2019 446 19.0 23.4 92.2
2020 452 n/a n/a 72.3
2021 415 18.6 22.2 90.1
2022 395 19.0 20.7 56.7
2023 395 17.0 23.2 69.4

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

Ford Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%96.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
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%
202096.6%1.2%2.3%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,110

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ford 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 4966th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5675th of 5848 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ford Elementary)26.120.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.828.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ford Elementary)7.121.9
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)32.931.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ford Elementary)29.713.8
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)31.530.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ford Elementary)12.15.2
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.127.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ford Elementary)5015.6
 34.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)37.631.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ford Elementary)27.16.5
 20.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)23.721.8
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Ford Elementary)26.312.8
 13.6%
   5th Grade Science (West Contra Costa Unified)21.222.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ford Elementary)73.6
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Contra Costa Unified)32.730.1
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ford Elementary)3.60
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Contra Costa Unified)25.121.2
 4%
   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 Students446395
 11.4%
African American1917
 10.5%
American Indian00
Asian4132
 22%
Hispanic359333
 7.2%
Pacific Islander22
White206
 70%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%69.4%
 22.8%


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Students who attend Ford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Helms Middle
High : Richmond High

Ford Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.9% of California elementary schools.

Students at Ford Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 4% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Ford Elementary.


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