Ford Elementary
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades K-6
5,569th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
Ford Elementary ranking
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.
Ford Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 199 students tested
Ford Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 368 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.9% | 85.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 6.9% | 7.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.1% | 3.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Ford Elementary
Typical home value $582K in zip 94804 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ford Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Edward M. Downer ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.6 mi away5,440th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 16% - 1Grant ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.6 mi away5,645th of 5,659
ELA 7% · Math 5% - 1Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.7 mi away5,623rd of 5,659
ELA 8% · Math 8% - 1Dover ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.7 mi away5,546th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 1Riverside ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.8 mi away5,417th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 2Michelle Obama ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.1 mi away4,913th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 24% - 1Voices College-Bound Language Academy at West Contra Costa CountyWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.2 mi away · charter5,406th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 1Stege ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.3 mi away5,644th of 5,659
ELA 9% · Math 3%
Frequently asked questions
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.