Ruth Grimes Elementary
Bloomington, CA · Colton Joint Unified · Grades K-6
2,443rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▲ Improving
Ruth Grimes Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ruth Grimes Elementary 2,443rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2015 to 57th in 2025 — improving.
Ruth Grimes Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 371 students tested
Ruth Grimes Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 600 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.2% | 91.3% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 3.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 6.4% | 2.2% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 1.7% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Ruth Grimes Elementary
Typical home value $566K in zip 92316 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ruth Grimes Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Samuel W. Simpson ElementaryRialto Unified · 0.7 mi away1,379th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 49% - 4Gerald A. Smith ElementaryColton Joint Unified · 0.8 mi away3,686th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 28% - 3Maple ElementaryFontana Unified · 1.3 mi away4,394th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 2Mary B. Lewis ElementaryColton Joint Unified · 1.3 mi away4,697th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 4Sam V. Curtis ElementaryRialto Unified · 1.3 mi away3,961st of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 24% - 2Walter Zimmerman ElementaryColton Joint Unified · 1.7 mi away4,600th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 18% - 2Charlotte N. Werner ElementaryRialto Unified · 1.7 mi away5,066th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 15% - 3J. Calvin Boyd ElementaryRialto Unified · 1.7 mi away4,183rd of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ruth Grimes Elementary in?
Ruth Grimes Elementary is part of the Colton Joint Unified district in Bloomington, California.
Is Ruth Grimes Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ruth Grimes Elementary 2,443rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ruth Grimes Elementary?
Hispanic 91%, Black 3%, White 2%, Asian 2% (600 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ruth Grimes Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92316 is $566K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.