Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tustin Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tustin Ranch Elementary serves the southeastern part of Tustin, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tustin Ranch Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
to ensure that each student optimizes individual achievement through an educational system characterized by challenging and exciting curricula and inspiring personalized instruction
School Rankings
Tustin Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tustin Ranch Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2379 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tustin Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Tustin Ranch Elementary School is ranked #2379 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tustin Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Tustin Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tustin Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tustin Ranch Elementary School?
520 students attend Tustin Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tustin Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tustin Ranch Elementary School?
Tustin Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tustin Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Tustin Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tustin Ranch Elementary School part of?
Tustin Ranch Elementary School is part of Tustin Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day Back from Winter Recess
January 05, 2027 (Tuesday)
Last day of School
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
First day of School
August 12, 2027 (Thursday)
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