Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
North Ranch Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Ranch Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
13%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
North Ranch Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are North Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
North Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend North Ranch Elementary School?
444 students attend North Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North Ranch Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Ranch Elementary School?
North Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Ranch Elementary School offer ?
North Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Ranch Elementary School part of?
North Ranch Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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