- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Surprise, AZ
Rancho Gabriela
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Gabriela, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040269002482
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Gabriela earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Gabriela has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Gabriela ranks #9 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269002482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Rancho Gabriela shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 040269002482 · Surprise, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 17.9:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
Rancho Gabriela shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rancho Gabriela in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Vista H
Valley Vista High School
2,334 students
- Shadow Ridge H
Shadow Ridge High School
2,212 students
- Willow Canyon
Willow Canyon High School
1,901 students
- Dysart High Sc
Dysart High School
1,471 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View
1,045 students
- This school 574
Rancho Gabriela
574 students
What this shows Rancho Gabriela reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Gabriela compares
Rancho Gabriela 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 40% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Arizona - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$10,550
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Rancho Gabriela is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dysart Unified District (4243) reports $10,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Gabriela Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Gabriela's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Surprise
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Gabriela
How many students attend Rancho Gabriela?
Rancho Gabriela has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Gabriela?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Gabriela is 17.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Gabriela?
28.9% of students at Rancho Gabriela are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Gabriela?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Gabriela is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Gabriela?
Rancho Gabriela has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rancho Gabriela rank among schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Gabriela ranks #9 of 14 schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Rancho Gabriela, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.