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Ruth Brown Elementary

Palo Verde Unified · Riverside County · 241 North Seventh Avenue, Blythe, CA 92225-1825

(760) 922-7164 · www.pvusd.us/rbes

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1/10
#5462
Rank 5462 out of 5,722
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5227 · 9th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5596 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #5215 · 7th percentile

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School Overview

Ruth Brown Elementary serves a tight-knit community in Blythe, a small desert city along the Colorado River on California's eastern edge — a world away from the state's more crowded metro areas. Families here tend to be deeply rooted in the region, and the school reflects that close community feel, though academic outcomes lag behind state averages across English, math, and science. For families settling in Blythe, it's worth exploring what additional supports and enrichment opportunities are available, both at the school and through the district, to help kids thrive in this remote but welcoming corner of Riverside County.

Student Demographics

326 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
229 (70%)
White
50 (15%)
African American
32 (10%)
Multiple Races
12 (4%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners33 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged272 (83%)
Students with Disabilities58 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

609
Enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
21.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5132 · 15th percentile

11 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found