Is Sunset Ranch Elementary a good school?

Sunset Ranch Elementary ranks 964 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sunset Ranch Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 563 students attended Sunset Ranch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sunset Ranch Elementary?

Students at Sunset Ranch Elementary are 52% White, 17% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 14% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sunset Ranch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sunset Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Granite Oaks Middle High : Whitney High

Sunset Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Sunset Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rocklin, California, serving 555 students in grades K-6 and part of the Rocklin Unified School District, which is ranked 234 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Sunset Ranch Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with particularly strong results in 6th-grade ELA (78.35% proficient) and Math (81.44% proficient). The school also outperforms the district and state in CAST Science assessments for 5th-grade students. Sunset Ranch's performance across diverse student subgroups, including Hispanic, special education, and low-socioeconomic status students, is commendable and indicates a focus on equity and inclusion. However, the school's performance for Asian and multi-racial students is more variable, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

Sunset Ranch Elementary's relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.5% to 15%, and low percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, between 8.96% and 12.25%, may contribute to its strong academic performance. When compared to nearby schools, such as Ruhkala Elementary and Twelve Bridges Elementary, Sunset Ranch consistently outperforms, though the high-performing Rocklin Academy charter school provides an interesting comparison point in the local area.

Detail:

Public K-6

2500 Bridlewood Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95765-5441

(916) 624-2048

District: Rocklin Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
964^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,225

Students who attend Sunset Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Granite Oaks Middle
High:	Whitney High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 563

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.5%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Asian:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunset Ranch Elementary ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Rocklin Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sunset Ranch Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.5%), Hispanic (17.2%), Asian (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Ranch Elementary is 21.5. 5 elementary schools in the Rocklin Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sunset Ranch Elementary employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Ranch Elementary is $6,225. 6 elementary schools in the Rocklin Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Ranch Elementary 964^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Sunset Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rocklin Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocklin Unified 234^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunset Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2011	87.88	571^st	5377	89.4%
2012	91.87	304^th	5390	94.4%
2013	92.54	280^th	5530	94.9%
2015	93.16	434^th	5611	92.3%
2016	93.11	435^th	5614	92.3%
2017	92.46	490^th	5692	91.4%
2018	93.79	390^th	5662	93.1%
2019	92.26	501^st	5789	91.3%
2022	90.69	665^th	5883	88.7%
2023	91.70	593^rd	5874	89.9%
2024	84.60	964^th	5862	83.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	78.24	56^th	339	83.5%
2019	76.92	83^rd	445	81.3%
2022	72.56	169^th	610	72.3%
2023	78.22	126^th	669	81.2%
2024	51.99	384^th	669	42.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.78	219^th	2420	91.0%
2024	73.59	450^th	2634	82.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.60	109^th	5084	97.9%
2019	61.33	1685^th	5173	67.4%
2022	77.33	856^th	5264	83.7%
2023	87.63	469^th	5374	91.3%
2024	63.84	1576^th	5511	71.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.73	307^th	5413	94.3%
2019	92.21	415^th	5492	92.4%
2022	90.15	631^st	5635	88.8%
2023	90.85	577^th	5617	89.7%
2024	82.84	967^th	5605	82.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	92.54	137^th	2585	94.7%
2022	59.73	606^th	2227	72.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.58	471^st	5431	91.3%
2019	89.67	600^th	5510	89.1%
2022	88.21	722^nd	5663	87.3%
2023	89.67	634^th	5650	88.8%
2024	83.74	934^th	5636	83.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	67.42	414^th	1071	61.3%
2019	62.70	509^th	1149	55.7%
2022	54.35	673^rd	1154	41.7%
2024	68.71	433^rd	1203	64.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.54	181^st	4830	96.3%
2019	92.27	217^th	4963	95.6%
2022	84.09	588^th	5084	88.4%
2023	89.87	356^th	5098	93.0%
2024	82.26	635^th	5102	87.6%

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Rank History for White students at Sunset Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	73.88	684^th	2737	75.0%
2019	71.69	752^nd	2834	73.5%
2022	71.63	747^th	2726	72.6%
2023	70.63	782^nd	2662	70.6%
2024	60.88	1101^st	2647	58.4%

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Data source: test scores: California 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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunset Ranch Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	324	9	78	55	1	1	34	502
2012	397	9	96	61	6	0	40	609
2013	449	8	103	66	4	0	54	684
2014	509	8	126	69	5	1	59	777
2015	519	6	114	69	3	0	71	782
2016	523	7	124	72	4	2	83	815
2017	524	8	130	76	3	0	85	826
2018	496	7	131	85	2	0	82	803
2019	449	7	127	92	2	0	81	758
2020	401	2	129	92	3	0	86	713
2021	350	3	106	91	1	0	87	638
2022	353	1	100	102	2	0	78	636
2023	287	1	92	98	1	1	75	555
2024	290	0	93	97	1	1	81	563

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

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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 Sunset Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	502	n/a	n/a	11
2012	609	24.2	25.1	n/a
2013	684	26.7	25.6	9.8
2014	777	30.7	25.3	9.7
2015	782	30.0	26.0	9.1
2016	815	31.0	26.2	8.8
2017	826	31.7	25.9	8.1
2018	803	30.5	26.3	9.8
2019	758	29.0	26.1	9.2
2020	713	n/a	n/a	9.8
2021	638	26.7	23.8	10.8
2022	636	28.2	22.5	9
2023	555	23.7	23.4	12.3
2024	563	26.0	21.5	15.3

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 Sunset Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	502	n/a	n/a	11
2012	609	24.2	25.1	n/a
2013	684	26.7	25.6	9.8
2014	777	30.7	25.3	9.7
2015	782	30.0	26.0	9.1
2016	815	31.0	26.2	8.8
2017	826	31.7	25.9	8.1
2018	803	30.5	26.3	9.8
2019	758	29.0	26.1	9.2
2020	713	n/a	n/a	9.8
2021	638	26.7	23.8	10.8
2022	636	28.2	22.5	9
2023	555	23.7	23.4	12.3
2024	563	26.0	21.5	15.3

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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