San Tan Elementary School
Tel:
(480)279-7200
- San Tan Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- San Tan Elementary School's student population of 763 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 763 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- San Tan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of San Tan Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #237 out of 1,842 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 69% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Higley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to San Tan Elementary School is Evit - Higley High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chaparral Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chaparral Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Evit - Higley High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
4068 E. Pecos Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480)461-4109 0.7 9-12 n/a - Gilbert Higley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1639 students
0.7 miles
4068 East Pecos Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480)279-7300 0.7 9-12 1639 - Gilbert Chaparral Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 888 students
0.8 miles
3380 East Frye Road
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480)279-7900 0.8 K-8 888 - Gilbert Coronado Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 649 students
1.2 miles
4333 South De Anza Boulevard
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480)279-6900 1.2 PK-8 649 - Gilbert American Leadership Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 614 students
1.5 miles
3155 S. Santan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480)420-2101 1.5 K-6 614
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