Ford Elementary
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
5,569th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
2711 Maricopa Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1421NCES ID 063255005030Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ford Elementary 5,569th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2015 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 199 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 368 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.9% | 85.6% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 4.2% | 7.3% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.7% | 1.1% | ▼ 11.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $582K in zip 94804 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Ford Elementary in?
Ford Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Richmond, California.
Is Ford Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ford Elementary 5,569th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ford Elementary?
Hispanic 86%, Asian 7%, Black 4%, White 2% (368 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ford Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94804 is $582K 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.