Is Shannon Ranch Elementary a good school?

Shannon Ranch Elementary ranks 981 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shannon Ranch Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended Shannon Ranch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Shannon Ranch Elementary?

Students at Shannon Ranch Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 24% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Shannon Ranch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Shannon Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Green Acres Middle High : Redwood High

Shannon Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Shannon Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school located in Visalia, California, serving 617 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Visalia Unified School District, which is ranked 894 out of 1568 districts in the state.

Shannon Ranch Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of California elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.05% of Shannon Ranch students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.55% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Math, 66.84% of Shannon Ranch students were proficient or better, compared to 27.98% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school also excels in serving its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of California elementary schools, respectively, for these subgroups.

While Shannon Ranch Elementary outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Denton Elementary and Riverway Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in ELA. However, Shannon Ranch's consistent high performance, focus on equity and inclusion, and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates make it a standout school in the area.

Detail:

Public K-6

3637 North Ranch St.
Visalia, CA 93291-8106

(559) 622-3258

District: Visalia Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
981^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,591

Students who attend Shannon Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Green Acres Middle
High:	Redwood High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.9

Number of students: 617

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.2%

White:

23.8%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shannon Ranch Elementary ranks better than 83.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Visalia Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.31. (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: Hispanic (59.2%), White (23.8%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shannon Ranch Elementary is 23.9. 17 elementary schools in the Visalia Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Shannon Ranch Elementary employs 25.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shannon Ranch Elementary is $6,591, which is the lowest among 27 elementary schools in the Visalia Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shannon Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shannon Ranch Elementary 981^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Shannon Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Visalia Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Visalia Unified 894^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shannon Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shannon Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	73.91	1356^th	5611	75.8%
2016	76.92	1244^th	5614	77.8%
2017	76.86	1248^th	5692	78.1%
2018	74.59	1375^th	5662	75.7%
2019	70.78	1566^th	5789	72.9%
2021	73.99	338^th	1417	76.1%
2022	82.76	1054^th	5883	82.1%
2023	82.16	1084^th	5874	81.5%
2024	84.31	981^st	5862	83.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shannon Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.12	575^th	610	5.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Shannon Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.79	543^rd	2420	77.6%
2024	54.00	857^th	2634	67.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	67.24	1336^th	5084	73.7%
2019	70.41	1164^th	5173	77.5%
2022	93.54	227^th	5264	95.7%
2023	85.66	554^th	5374	89.7%
2024	83.79	677^th	5511	87.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Shannon Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	72.30	1398^th	5413	74.2%
2019	73.31	1363^rd	5492	75.2%
2021	67.87	362^nd	1267	71.4%
2022	82.22	1003^rd	5635	82.2%
2023	81.19	1048^th	5617	81.3%
2024	80.51	1071^st	5605	80.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Shannon Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	74.49	1301^st	5431	76.0%
2019	65.65	1691^st	5510	69.3%
2022	80.52	1091^st	5663	80.7%
2023	80.69	1062^nd	5650	81.2%
2024	85.64	844^th	5636	85.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shannon Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	83.46	549^th	4830	88.6%
2019	76.19	873^rd	4963	82.4%
2022	91.21	310^th	5084	93.9%
2023	89.59	367^th	5098	92.8%
2024	93.48	227^th	5102	95.6%

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Rank History for White students at Shannon Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	56.35	1319^th	2737	51.8%
2019	59.92	1215^th	2834	57.1%
2022	69.03	849^th	2726	68.9%
2023	70.18	797^th	2662	70.1%
2024	69.54	817^th	2647	69.1%

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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 Shannon Ranch Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	172	5	42	328	6	0	23	576
2014	208	4	42	383	6	0	32	675
2015	236	3	48	444	6	2	35	774
2016	265	7	48	514	4	0	43	881
2017	273	11	58	522	3	0	46	913
2018	230	8	35	380	3	0	36	692
2019	211	6	36	386	1	2	38	680
2020	223	6	32	388	1	2	42	694
2021	162	6	27	365	2	2	71	635
2022	149	6	33	329	1	1	70	589
2023	147	2	29	365	3	2	69	617

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 Shannon Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	576	20.0	28.7	43.1
2014	675	23.0	29.2	43.4
2015	774	29.0	26.6	40.4
2016	881	33.0	26.6	41.2
2017	913	33.0	27.6	37.6
2018	692	25.0	27.6	38.9
2019	680	25.4	26.7	39.9
2020	694	n/a	n/a	41.5
2021	635	28.7	22.0	41.1
2022	589	27.0	21.7	47.5
2023	617	25.7	23.9	48.3

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 Shannon Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	576	20.0	28.7	43.1
2014	675	23.0	29.2	43.4
2015	774	29.0	26.6	40.4
2016	881	33.0	26.6	41.2
2017	913	33.0	27.6	37.6
2018	692	25.0	27.6	38.9
2019	680	25.4	26.7	39.9
2020	694	n/a	n/a	41.5
2021	635	28.7	22.0	41.1
2022	589	27.0	21.7	47.5
2023	617	25.7	23.9	48.3

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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