San Tan Elementary School serves 871 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
San Tan Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- 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
School Overview
San Tan Elementary School's student population of 871 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Tan Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of San Tan Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#168 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #168 out of 1,854 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend San Tan Elementary School?
871 students attend San Tan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of San Tan Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Tan Elementary School?
San Tan Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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
What school district is San Tan Elementary School part of?
San Tan Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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