Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rancho Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rancho Elementary serves the southern part of La Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families typically find that the drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Rancho Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5321 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Elementary School's ranking?
Rancho Elementary School is ranked #5321 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Elementary School?
324 students attend Rancho Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rancho Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Elementary School?
Rancho Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Elementary School offer ?
Rancho Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rancho Elementary School part of?
Rancho Elementary School is part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
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