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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·J O COMBS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (4445)·NCES 040399002938

Ranch Elementary School

43521 N KENWORTHY RD, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 · (480) 882-3530 · Pinal County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL509 STUDENTS
Enrollment
509
Elementary
DISTRICT 431 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.6:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
139
Kindergarten
61
Grade 1
59
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
62
Grade 4
52
Grade 5
41
Grade 6
47
Student demographics
White
28255%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
18536%
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 48%
Black
71%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
122%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
133%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28656%
Female
22344%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
36.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -5.0pp since 2017
Math
24.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -32.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
509
+16 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
24.2:1
was 20.1:1
% White
55%
was 63%
% Hispanic
36%
was 28%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Ranch Elementary School

Located at 43521 N KENWORTHY RD, in San Tan Valley, Arizona, Ranch Elementary School is a moderately sized elementary campus that enrolls 509 students (grades pre-K through 6), part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).

J O Combs Unified School District (4445) runs 10 schools in total, collectively educating 3,934 students. Ranch Elementary School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Ranch Elementary School shows that the largest single group is White, at 55% of enrollment. The remainder consists of 36% Hispanic, 3% Native American, 2% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 24.2:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Pinal County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $80,266 per year, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ranch Elementary School is one of 155 public schools in Pinal County (combined enrollment of about 63,837 students).

The closest other public school is Combs High School, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Ranch Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Over the past 7-year window. Ranch Elementary School's enrollment has ticked up 3% since 2018, when it stood at 493 (now 509). Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged up from 28% to 36%. Class-load math has widened: from 20.1:1 in 2018 to 24.2:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Pinal County at a glance

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Population
469,006
Census ACS
Median income
$80,266
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
155
63,837 students

Quick facts

School name
Ranch Elementary School
District
J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
Address
43521 N KENWORTHY RD, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
Phone
(480) 882-3530
County
Pinal County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
509
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
040399002938
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
Other schools in San Tan Valley
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Ranch Elementary School
How large is Ranch Elementary School?
Ranch Elementary School enrolls approximately 509 students in grades PK-06.
Is Ranch Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Ranch Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranch Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Ranch Elementary School is approximately 24.2:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Ranch Elementary School?
Student demographics at Ranch Elementary School are roughly 55% White, 36% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Ranch Elementary School in?
Ranch Elementary School is part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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