- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avondale, AZ
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040438001881
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Arizona
NCES ID 040438001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040438001881 · Avondale, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 16.6:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students)
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen Soto Ele
Belen Soto Elementary School
1,123 students
- Verrado Herita
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
1,014 students
- Western Sky Mi
Western Sky Middle School
952 students
- Verrado Elemen
Verrado Elementary School
847 students
- Wigwam Creek M
Wigwam Creek Middle School
782 students
- This school
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
482 students
What this shows Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School compares
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Arizona - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$9,992
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
31
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 20.7%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Elementary District (4281) reports $9,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Sky Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Verrado Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
How many students attend Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avondale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
44.0% of students at Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Santa Fe Elementary School rank among public schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Avondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Besides Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary District (4281) also operates Belen Soto Elementary School (1,123 students), Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students), and Western Sky Middle School (952 students). See the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district page for the complete list.