Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thompson Ranch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Attendance Zone: Thompson Ranch Elementary serves the eastern part of El Mirage, AZ, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Ranch Elementary School's student population of 759 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thompson Ranch Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
49%
Black
15%
6%
White
12%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thompson Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Thompson Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Surprise Elementary School, Cimarron Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thompson Ranch Elementary School?
759 students attend Thompson Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thompson Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thompson Ranch Elementary School?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thompson Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thompson Ranch Elementary School part of?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
In what neighborhood is Thompson Ranch Elementary School located?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School is located in the Thompson Ranch neighborhood of El Mirage, AZ.
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