The mission of Ricardo Lizarraga Elementary School is to create a harmonious, academic environment where all students are given equal opportunities to flourish as successful, diverse learners. We are dedicated to providing all students with a rigorous standards-based instructional program across all the content areas, founded on high expectations in order to support them as they embark on their life journey towards a successful future. All students shall continue into middle school having met the local, state, and national requirements at met standard and exceeds standard in the State Content Standards in accordance to the Core Waiver. Our school will be a safe and nurturing environment made up of welcomed and supportive families, an involved community, a highly motivated staff, and, of course, students committed to excellence in learning.