Is Zehnder Ranch Elementary a good school?

Yes. Zehnder Ranch Elementary ranks in the top 7.7% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Zehnder Ranch Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,048 students attended Zehnder Ranch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Zehnder Ranch Elementary?

Students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary are 57% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 11% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Zehnder Ranch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Zehnder Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle High : Cosumnes Oaks High

Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Zehnder Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school located in Elk Grove, California, serving 1,035 students in grades K-6. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Elk Grove Unified School District and the state of California in academic assessments, making it a standout in the region.

Zehnder Ranch Elementary's academic prowess is evident across the board. In the 2023-2024 school year, 75.28% of its students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 51.7% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 71.36% of Zehnder Ranch students were proficient or better, far exceeding the district's 41.16% and the state's 35.54%. The school's performance in Science is also significantly higher than the district and state averages. Notably, Zehnder Ranch maintains these high standards across diverse student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Beyond its academic achievements, Zehnder Ranch Elementary stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.3% to 16.4% in recent years, and its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 23.48% in 2022-2023. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 25.2 is slightly higher than some nearby schools, it remains within a reasonable range. Zehnder Ranch's consistent high performance and focus on equity and inclusion make it a model for other schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District and the region, offering opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices.

Detail:

Public K-6

9880 Denali Cir.
Elk Grove, CA 95757-6262

(916) 793-3300

District: Elk Grove Unified

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,635

Students who attend Zehnder Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
High:	Cosumnes Oaks High

Student/teacher ratio: 25.5

Number of students: 1,048

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

56.9%

Hispanic:

15.8%

White:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zehnder Ranch Elementary ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.67. (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 Racial makeup is: Asian (56.9%), Hispanic (15.8%), White (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zehnder Ranch Elementary is 25.5. 36 elementary schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Zehnder Ranch Elementary employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zehnder Ranch Elementary is $5,635. 39 elementary schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zehnder Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Zehnder Ranch Elementary 454^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Zehnder Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Elk Grove Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Grove Unified 594^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Zehnder Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	89.50	671^st	5789	88.4%
2021	88.98	167^th	1417	88.2%
2022	91.97	598^th	5883	89.8%
2023	92.93	508^th	5874	91.4%
2024	93.67	454^th	5862	92.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.16	238^th	445	46.5%
2022	59.78	281^st	610	53.9%
2023	66.39	240^th	669	64.1%
2024	72.88	189^th	669	71.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	94.18	23^rd	602	96.2%
2022	84.63	234^th	3311	92.9%
2023	91.85	112^th	3250	96.6%
2024	72.66	363^rd	3160	88.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.73	152^nd	2420	93.7%
2024	96.84	70^th	2634	97.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	81.02	669^th	5173	87.1%
2021	92.86	46^th	1110	95.9%
2022	89.55	370^th	5264	93.0%
2023	89.52	405^th	5374	92.5%
2024	93.01	324^th	5511	94.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.04	765^th	5492	86.1%
2021	86.38	169^th	1267	86.7%
2022	89.39	668^th	5635	88.1%
2023	91.60	532^nd	5617	90.5%
2024	92.39	473^rd	5605	91.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	48.15	1032^nd	2585	60.1%
2021	65.34	63^rd	293	78.5%
2022	90.73	159^th	2227	92.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	89.19	634^th	5510	88.5%
2021	88.92	148^th	1272	88.4%
2022	92.56	474^th	5663	91.6%
2023	92.24	480^th	5650	91.5%
2024	93.24	404^th	5636	92.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	61.30	538^th	1149	53.2%
2022	58.73	611^th	1154	47.1%
2023	65.86	499^th	1190	58.1%
2024	69.17	427^th	1203	64.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	84.14	74^th	747	90.1%
2022	89.45	42^nd	663	93.7%
2023	99.91	1^st	662	99.8%
2024	81.48	71^st	593	88.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	88.21	378^th	4963	92.4%
2022	92.66	268^th	5084	94.7%
2023	89.64	366^th	5098	92.8%
2024	96.13	124^th	5102	97.6%

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Rank History for White students at Zehnder Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	74.81	637^th	2834	77.5%
2022	73.62	677^th	2726	75.2%
2023	66.72	906^th	2662	66.0%
2024	74.22	658^th	2647	75.1%

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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 Zehnder Ranch Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	137	90	473	144	12	106	962
2019	142	98	539	185	13	123	1100
2020	149	83	638	217	14	133	1234
2021	155	72	714	222	18	132	1313
2022	151	79	730	209	15	120	1304
2023	123	67	570	163	16	96	1035
2024	118	65	596	166	10	93	1048

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 Zehnder Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	962	38.4	24.9	24.2
2019	1100	43.3	25.3	24.8
2020	1234	n/a	n/a	23.7
2021	1313	50.0	26.2	21.5
2022	1304	51.0	25.5	21.1
2023	1035	41.0	25.2	23.5
2024	1048	41.0	25.5	26.6

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 Zehnder Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	962	38.4	24.9	24.2
2019	1100	43.3	25.3	24.8
2020	1234	n/a	n/a	23.7
2021	1313	50.0	26.2	21.5
2022	1304	51.0	25.5	21.1
2023	1035	41.0	25.2	23.5
2024	1048	41.0	25.5	26.6

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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