Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Santan 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 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Santan Elementary serves the south part of Chandler, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santan 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
Santan Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santan 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 Santan Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#146 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santan Elementary School's ranking?
Santan Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Santan Elementary School often compared to?
Santan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, Ira A. Fulton 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 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Santan Elementary School?
548 students attend Santan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Santan Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santan Elementary School?
Santan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santan Elementary School offer ?
Santan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santan Elementary School part of?
Santan Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).
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