- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Tan Valley, AZ
Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040399002938
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranch Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranch Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Arizona
NCES ID 040399002938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Ranch Elementary School shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 040399002938 · San Tan Valley, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 22.1:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Combs High School (1,182 students)
Ranch Elementary School shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Combs High Sch
Combs High School
1,182 students
- J. O. Combs Mi
J. O. Combs Middle School
581 students
- Ellsworth Elem
Ellsworth Elementary School
516 students
- This school
Ranch Elementary School
509 students
- Kathryn Sue Si 384
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
384 students
- Jack Harmon El 382
Jack Harmon Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Ranch Elementary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranch Elementary School compares
Ranch Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 87% in Arizona - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Ranch Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for J O Combs Unified School District (4445) reports $9,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. O. Combs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Harmon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in San Tan Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Standard public school
2,084 students
Poston Butte High School
Standard public school
1,310 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Combs High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 20:1 students per teacher
Walker Butte K-8
Standard public school
718 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
San Tan Heights Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Ranch Elementary School?
Ranch Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Tan Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranch Elementary School is 22.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ranch Elementary School?
33.0% of students at Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ranch Elementary School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in San Tan Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranch Elementary School?
Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ranch Elementary School rank among schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranch Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Tan Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Besides Ranch Elementary School, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students), J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students), and Ellsworth Elementary School (516 students). See the J O Combs Unified School District (4445) district page for the complete list.