Santan Elementary School serves 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Santan 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 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- 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
School Overview
Santan Elementary School's student population of 667 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santan 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 Santan Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#95 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
17%
46%
Black
3%
6%
White
64%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #95 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Santan Elementary School?
667 students attend Santan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Santan Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santan Elementary School?
Santan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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
What school district is Santan Elementary School part of?
Santan Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
High School Graduations - Grading Period Ends - Last Day of School (1/2 Day)
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of School
July 19, 2023 (Wednesday)
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
September 29, 2023 (Friday)
First Day Back for Students
October 17, 2023 (Tuesday)
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
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