Serving 854 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, San Tan 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 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 854 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: San Tan Elementary serves the southwest part of Gilbert, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Tan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
San Tan Elementary School's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
854 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Tan Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Tan Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
62%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Tan Elementary School's ranking?
San Tan Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are San Tan Elementary School often compared to?
San Tan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Higley Traditional Academy, Chaparral Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend San Tan Elementary School?
854 students attend San Tan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of San Tan Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Tan Elementary School?
San Tan Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does San Tan Elementary School offer ?
San Tan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is San Tan Elementary School part of?
San Tan Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
In what neighborhood is San Tan Elementary School located?
San Tan Elementary School is located in the San Tan Ranch neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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