- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Tan Valley, AZ
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Ranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292002559
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Ranch Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Ranch Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Ranch Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292002559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Skyline Ranch Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 040292002559 · San Tan Valley, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 14.2:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Skyline Ranch Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Skyline Ranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- This school
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
583 students
What this shows Skyline Ranch Elementary School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline Ranch Elementary School compares
Skyline Ranch 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 19% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Arizona - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$10,483
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
25
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 36.2%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Skyline Ranch Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline Ranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline Ranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
Copper Basin
Standard public school
557 students 15.1:1 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline Ranch Elementary School
How many students attend Skyline Ranch Elementary School?
Skyline Ranch Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Tan Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Ranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Ranch Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% lower 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 Skyline Ranch Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Skyline Ranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Ranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Ranch Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% 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 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Ranch Elementary School?
Skyline Ranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Skyline Ranch Elementary School rank among schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Ranch Elementary School ranks #2 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 Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Skyline Ranch Elementary School, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.