2024-2025 Impact
As we close out the school year, and on behalf of the Rancho Romero Ed Fund team, we are filled with gratitude for the many ways Rancho families have shown up. Whether you gave your time, your financial support, or helped create new opportunities through your networks—your collective generosity brought more to our school than ever before.
Together, we raised an extraordinary $572,685 to support Rancho Romero students, teachers, and programs—a 7% increase over last year.
Special Thanks To Our Local Business Sponsors
Because of you, we’ve not only sustained critical school programs—we’ve expanded what’s possible. Here’s a look at what your support made happen this year, and what’s ahead for 2025–26.
Paraprofessionals
5,500 hours of Paraprofessional teaching, and an additional 450 hours (half year) of Floating Substitute teacher support
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Aiding teachers in the classroom and effectively bring down the teacher/student ratios in the classroom. Para teachers help fulfill teachers’ instructional plans as well as support small group reading, writing, and math centers. Para teachers work a regular dedicated schedule each week.
Reading & Math Intervention
Reading & Math Intervention 5 days/week
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RREF funds a team of 3 teachers and 2 instructional assistants who work together to provide targeted support to students who are facing challenges in Reading or Math. Students are given small group instruction and tutoring to build strong individual skills and confidence upon returning to the classroom.
Math Enrichment
Math Enrichment for 1st - 5th graders
Using teacher’s standardized testing and recommendations, Rancho provides an extracurricular Math Enrichment program for advanced math students at every grade level. RREF funds this program 100%, employing a talented reading specialist, and reaching approximately 65+ students per semester.
Library Resourcing
Expanded library hours and newly refurbished furniture
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RREF doubles the number of hours that students have access to the library, which opens up access for all classes to be able to visit the library weekly and access the library 2 days a week during lunch recess for grades 2-5.
Music
For every student, with seasonal concerts​
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RREF funds 100% of Rancho Romero’s Music programs. Students get to attend weekly Music classes with their classmates, learn from Rancho’s talented Music teacher, and participate in school concerts and Art shows.
After School Classes
Year-round extracurricular classes offered right at school 2:30p-4:30p, 5 days a week, ​
The Rancho Enrichment program offers before and after-school classes for TK-5th grade students covering sports, foreign languages, math enrichment, theater, art, and more!
Classroom Technology & Improvements
SmartBoards in every classroom​
New desks for 4rd–5th grades
RREF is dedicated to bringing the latest modern teaching tools into the learning environment at Rancho such as Smart Boards in every classroom, and best in class teaching software.
Lunchtime Sports
Organized lunchtime sports 4 days a week
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RREF fully funds organized lunchtime sports with the goal of enhancing student’s recess time with structured activities that are inclusive, fun, and build confidence and teamwork.
