Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ranch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ranch Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Ranch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ranch Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Ranch Elementary School is ranked #985 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ranch Elementary School?
511 students attend Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ranch Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ranch Elementary School?
Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ranch Elementary School part of?
Ranch Elementary School is part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).
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