Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rancho Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rancho Elementary serves the southern part of Novato, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles from the campus.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rancho Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rancho Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Do Good. Be Kind.
School Rankings
Rancho Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.62, 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
#1586 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1586 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Elementary School often compared to?
Rancho Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Olive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Elementary School?
387 students attend Rancho Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rancho Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Elementary School?
Rancho Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, 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 Novato Unified School District.
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