Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Carol Rae Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, serving 586 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Gilbert Unified District. The school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average.

Carol Rae Ranch Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (62.97%) and Asian (4.61%) students compared to nearby schools. The school has also shown impressive performance for certain student subgroups, such as Native American and English Language Learner students, who have ranked in the top 10% and 5% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.41% to 22.87% in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, Greenfield Elementary and Challenger Basic School also demonstrate high levels of academic performance. However, Carol Rae Ranch Elementary has consistently maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools for most years and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3777 E Houston Ave
       Gilbert, AZ  85234-2166


(480) 507-1359

District: Gilbert Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,735 Help


Students who attend Carol Rae Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Junior High School
High:    Highland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.0%
Hispanic:
21.5%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carol Rae Ranch Elementary ranks better than 68.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 16th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63%), Hispanic (21.5%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary is 13.8, which is the 10th best among 26 elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary is $10,735, which is the 2nd highest among 26 elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carol Rae Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carol Rae Ranch Elementary 285th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Carol Rae Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Gilbert Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilbert Unified District 90th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.00 110th 1062 89.6%
2010 87.72 96th 1090 91.2%
2011 79.53 215th 1075 80.0%
2012 83.28 130th 1141 88.6%
2013 81.96 149th 1158 87.1%
2014 84.83 151st 1079 86.0%
2015 82.19 151st 955 84.2%
2016 83.22 176th 1079 83.7%
2017 87.05 132nd 1106 88.1%
2018 90.08 100th 1109 91.0%
2019 86.04 125th 1039 88.0%
2021 87.23 156th 1226 87.3%
2022 67.68 274th 1000 72.6%
2023 76.66 277th 1245 77.8%
2024 64.51 285th 904 68.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.14 270th 1027 73.7%
2023 57.32 207th 617 66.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.64 10th 975 99.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.20 187th 1201 84.4%
2023 46.51 368th 820 55.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.35 45th 820 94.5%
2022 96.76 6th 618 99.0%
2023 74.58 187th 1116 83.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.74 133rd 1023 87.0%
2019 74.12 193rd 862 77.6%
2021 87.19 138th 1219 88.7%
2022 70.92 197th 824 76.1%
2023 78.83 228th 1219 81.3%
2024 46.85 304th 593 48.7%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.04 224th 306 26.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.88 210th 239 12.1%
2023 16.81 139th 145 4.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.27 85th 1032 91.8%
2019 84.83 98th 850 88.5%
2021 81.61 199th 1220 83.7%
2022 57.70 324th 830 61.0%
2023 69.88 313th 1216 74.3%
2024 48.68 298th 609 51.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.19 81st 620 86.9%
2022 41.22 167th 270 38.1%
2023 44.85 170th 316 46.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.28 63rd 895 93.0%
2022 54.77 174th 289 39.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.94 138th 911 84.9%
2021 74.62 208th 1198 82.6%
2023 64.89 335th 1170 71.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.57 58th 654 91.1%
2023 85.64 14th 219 93.6%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.47 88th 171 48.5%
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Rank History for White students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.51 96th 720 86.7%
2019 72.97 125th 595 79.0%
2021 79.24 187th 1161 83.9%
2022 59.36 285th 800 64.4%
2023 64.75 320th 1024 68.8%
2024 32.95 342nd 477 28.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Open Quote Watching the chaos during school drop off and pick up its a wonder no kids have been run over or snatched. If the lack of control on the outside is indicative of the chaos on the inside then the charter schools are clearly the way to go. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 571 14 10 34 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2002 788 19 19 74 1 n/a n/a 0 901
2003 788 19 19 74 1 n/a n/a 0 901
2004 809 25 25 109 0 n/a n/a 0 968
2005 826 24 35 114 3 n/a n/a 0 1002
2006 842 27 32 114 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
2007 464 13 27 81 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 464 19 32 93 2 n/a n/a 0 610
2009 484 17 35 75 5 n/a n/a 0 616
2010 507 28 42 75 4 n/a n/a 0 656
2011 491 21 39 79 4 1 11 0 646
2012 510 16 38 97 2 1 21 0 685
2013 467 18 35 94 3 1 23 0 641
2014 443 19 40 99 5 3 22 0 631
2015 417 18 32 100 4 3 20 0 594
2016 408 20 23 105 3 1 25 0 585
2017 432 18 30 109 1 0 22 0 612
2018 379 12 30 98 4 0 25 0 548
2019 384 13 27 103 4 1 29 0 561
2020 370 12 29 98 3 1 27 0 540
2021 330 9 28 109 6 2 28 0 512
2022 361 14 26 126 4 2 30 0 563
2023 369 19 27 126 7 1 37 0 586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 630 38.0 16.6 n/a
2002 901 44.0 20.5 6.8
2003 901 44.0 20.5 6.8
2004 968 45.8 21.1 7.4
2005 1002 49.0 20.4 4.5
2006 1015 50.0 20.3 13.1
2007 585 35.8 16.3 13.7
2008 610 38.0 16.1 15.7
2009 616 41.7 14.8 17.2
2010 656 40.5 16.1 21.5
2011 646 43.6 14.7 24.8
2012 685 40.9 16.7 11.2
2013 641 40.3 15.8 1.1
2014 631 38.8 16.2 0.5
2015 594 37.0 16.0 0.5
2016 585 38.0 15.3 0.5
2017 612 37.1 16.4 25.2
2018 548 36.6 14.9 20.8
2019 561 36.0 15.5 20.9
2020 540 37.0 14.5 18.9
2021 512 37.7 13.5 n/a
2022 563 39.1 14.3 9.4
2023 586 42.2 13.8 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 630 38.0 16.6 n/a
2002 901 44.0 20.5 6.8
2003 901 44.0 20.5 6.8
2004 968 45.8 21.1 7.4
2005 1002 49.0 20.4 4.5
2006 1015 50.0 20.3 13.1
2007 585 35.8 16.3 13.7
2008 610 38.0 16.1 15.7
2009 616 41.7 14.8 17.2
2010 656 40.5 16.1 21.5
2011 646 43.6 14.7 24.8
2012 685 40.9 16.7 11.2
2013 641 40.3 15.8 1.1
2014 631 38.8 16.2 0.5
2015 594 37.0 16.0 0.5
2016 585 38.0 15.3 0.5
2017 612 37.1 16.4 25.2
2018 548 36.6 14.9 20.8
2019 561 36.0 15.5 20.9
2020 540 37.0 14.5 18.9
2021 512 37.7 13.5 n/a
2022 563 39.1 14.3 9.4
2023 586 42.2 13.8 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $245 (2.2%) $134 (1.2%) $624 (5.6%) $9,369 (84.6%) $1,334 (12.0%) $10,702 (96.6%) $11,081
2020 $205 (2.2%) $142 (1.6%) $552 (6.0%) $8,734 (95.5%) $69 (0.8%) $8,802 (96.2%) $9,150
2021 $269 (2.6%) $391 (3.7%) $929 (8.8%) $9,891 (94.0%) n/a $9,864 (93.7%) $10,524
2022 $230 (2.1%) $602 (5.6%) $1,062 (9.9%) $9,785 (91.2%) $118 (1.1%) $9,903 (92.2%) $10,735

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 277th of 1245 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561586
 4.5%
African American1319
 46.2%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian2727
Hispanic103126
 22.3%
Pacific Islander11
White384369
 3.9%
Two or More Races2937
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.9%22.9%
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Students who attend Carol Rae Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highland Junior High School
High : Highland High School

Carol Rae Ranch Elementary ranks 285th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Carol Rae Ranch Elementary.

Students at Carol Rae Ranch Elementary are 63% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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