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Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

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Sonoma Ranch Elementary School ranks 206 th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

206^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Sonoma Ranch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, serving 496 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Gilbert Unified District. The school has consistently ranked in the top 35% of Arizona elementary schools over the past 10 years, with strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Sonoma Ranch's academic success is reflected in its projected 6th-grade proficiency rates for the 2024-2025 school year, which are expected to outperform the state and district averages in both ELA (74% proficient vs. 41% and 64%) and Mathematics (68% proficient vs. 29% and 52%). The school also performs well for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 10% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for its Special Education and English Language Learner subgroups is less strong, indicating a need to focus on improving educational outcomes for these students.

Sonoma Ranch's academic success may be attributed to its relatively high per-student spending of $9,630 and low student-teacher ratio of 12.6, both of which are above the state and district averages. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District, Sonoma Ranch generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic achievement and state rankings, though some schools, such as Greenfield Elementary and Patterson Elementary, outperform Sonoma Ranch in certain grade-level assessments and overall state rankings.

466

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,630

Per pupil spending ?

26.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 N Key Biscayne Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234-8114

(480) 497-9343

District: Gilbert Unified District

Students who attend Sonoma Ranch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Greenfield Junior High School
High:	Gilbert High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

32.8%

Two or more races:

5.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (57% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Arizona elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg56%

Arizona avg38%

206^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 26Elementary Schools in the Gilbert Unified District

85^th of 289Gilbert Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	74.8	206 of 909	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	58.7	342 of 912	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.0	316 of 1245	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	59.5	357 of 1000	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.3	322 of 1226	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.0	249 of 1039	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	202 of 1109	81.8%	★★★★☆
2017	74.3	275 of 1106	75.1%	★★★★☆
2016	78.7	235 of 1079	78.2%	★★★★☆
2015	70.7	252 of 955	73.6%	★★★★☆
2014	75.9	262 of 1079	75.7%	★★★★☆
2013	76.8	235 of 1158	79.7%	★★★★☆
2012	80.7	188 of 1141	83.5%	★★★★☆
2011	80.2	203 of 1075	81.1%	★★★★☆
2010	82.8	170 of 1090	84.4%	★★★★☆
2009	83.6	143 of 1062	86.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	43.2	420 of 895	53.1%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	57.4	119 of 316	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.4	170 of 270	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.5	479 of 620	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	81.9	57 of 451	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	39.3	545 of 975	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	59.6	207 of 589	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	270 of 602	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.4	319 of 1219	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	55.7	355 of 824	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.2	355 of 1219	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	65.6	272 of 862	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.9	277 of 1023	72.9%	★★★★☆

Foster Care

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	52.4	77 of 306	74.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	54.4	453 of 1170	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	365 of 716	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.4	392 of 1198	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	86.4	90 of 911	90.1%	★★★★★

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	66.3	36 of 423	91.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	87.1	48 of 549	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	82.9	61 of 556	89.0%	★★★★☆
2023	56.2	407 of 1116	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.0	175 of 618	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	101 of 820	87.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	63.0	200 of 626	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	289 of 628	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	372 of 1216	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	392 of 830	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.7	288 of 1220	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	71.4	219 of 850	74.2%	★★★★☆
2018	82.5	171 of 1032	83.4%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	88.0	5 of 145	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	52.5	113 of 239	52.7%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	57.1	210 of 617	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.3	164 of 444	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.4	467 of 1027	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	63.1	110 of 654	83.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	27.5	629 of 820	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	60.0	277 of 1201	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	65 of 417	84.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	67.5	124 of 465	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	49.3	246 of 486	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.4	310 of 1024	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	382 of 800	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.8	262 of 1161	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	61.2	212 of 595	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.8	280 of 720	61.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Military Connected (2023)97th percentile+22 vs school

Homeless (2021)91st percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)91st percentile+14 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)87th percentile+13 vs school

Native American (2021)83rd percentile+9 vs school

Foster Care (2021)75th percentile~ school

White (2025)73rd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)68th percentile-9 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)66th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2025)65th percentile-12 vs school

Asian (2023)62nd percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2023)61st percentile-13 vs school

African American (2021)53rd percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2023)23rd percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts59%+19 vs state

Mathematics58%+21 vs state

Science44%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, June 12, 2025

We can't say enough about how wonderful Sonoma Ranch Elementary is! The principal is engaged and communicates regularly. Both of our kids have had incredible teachers every year. Each teacher has created a kind and inclusive learning environment where our kids have thrived both academically and socially. We have been extremely pleased with the academics in both the regular ed and gifted classrooms, and all of our kids' teachers have shown high interest in their success and progress. The specials teachers (art, music, strings, PE, library, social/emotional learning) and programming is also outstanding! Every year we are impressed by the art show, music/strings/band concerts, fun run, literacy night, etc. There are many clubs after school run by the teachers: our kids have enjoyed participating in choir, disc golf, podcast, running club, NEHS, and StuCo. The PTSO events (back to school pool party, carnival, outdoor movie nights, etc) are always a blast, and the principal and teachers often attend despite it being outside of working hours. We are so grateful that our kids get to grow up at SRE! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 9, 2025

Both my children have attended preschool-6th grade at Sonoma Ranch. We love this school. The teachers are wonderful and truly care about the students. This school is wonderful for many reasons, but I appreciated the amount of support that is available to those who need it. My children grew so much and have been able to succeed. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 9, 2025

My family is really enjoying our time at Sonoma Ranch Elementary. My daughter started at three years old in the Preschool and Speech Therapy programs. She is currently entering 5th grade and we could not be happier with her experience. Stallion Strong! Close Quote

by a teacher
Sunday, September 3, 2017

I've taught for inner-city, the Department of Defense Overseas Schools, Public Charter, and regular public schools, and by far Sonoma Ranch beats them all in striving to engage, educate, inspire, and love every child! It's a great place to be. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)				AASA Mathematics (2025)				AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 N Key Biscayne Dr	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 497-9343	466	39	11.8		254 (54.5%)	10 (2.1%)	153 (32.8%)	13 (2.8%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.4%)	74.8	206^th of 909 public elementary schools	77.3%		58.7	342^nd of 912 public elementary schools	62.5%	136	51.0	60.0	52.0	74.0	65.0	56.0	44.0	68.0	44.0	$9,630	$187	$503	$877	$9,371		$8,939
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1030 N Blue Grotto Dr	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 926-6301	506	35	14.3		302 (59.7%)	12 (2.4%)	142 (28.1%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.3%)	75.3	201^st of 909 public elementary schools	77.9%		76.5	191^st of 912 public elementary schools	79.1%	10	44.0	83.0	68.0	78.0	45.0	58.0	53.0	39.0	61.0	$9,628	$500	$467	$1,467	$8,599	$61	$8,661
Patterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1211 E Guadalupe Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 892-2803	518	35	14.7		305 (58.9%)	15 (2.9%)	132 (25.5%)	12 (2.3%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.5%)	85.5	112^th of 909 public elementary schools	87.7%		88.5	86^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.6%	26	45.0	75.0	64.0	74.0	61.0	65.0	70.0	70.0	56.0	$7,810	$273	$647	$1,194	$7,019		$6,890
Challenger Basic School	Public, Charter	K-6	1315 N Greenfield Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Challenger Basic School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 830-1750	274	21	13.0		226 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.4%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	92.9	52^nd of 909 public elementary schools	94.3%		93.7	49^th of 912 public elementary schools	94.6%	3	85.0	82.0	78.0	74.0	64.0	79.0	68.0	77.0	54.0		$00			$00
Greenfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2550 E Elliot Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 892-2801	919	51	18.0		726 (79.0%)	8 (0.9%)	128 (13.9%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.1%)	89.5	74^th of 909 public elementary schools	91.9%		89.4	75^th of 912 public elementary schools	91.8%	1	61.0	77.0	66.0	69.0	65.0	68.0	68.0	66.0	59.0	$5,430	$109	$185	$402	$5,002	$135	$5,137
Finley Farms Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	375 S Columbus Dr	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 507-1624	588	38	15.5		332 (56.5%)	19 (3.2%)	175 (29.8%)	18 (3.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.5%)	77.8	182^nd of 909 public elementary schools	80.0%		71.9	228^th of 912 public elementary schools	75.0%	46	69.0	64.0	57.0	63.0	63.0	48.0	52.0	55.0	51.0	$7,862	$306	$543	$1,155	$7,225		$7,013
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1535 N Greenfield Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 892-2022	310	31	9.8		151 (48.7%)	14 (4.5%)	110 (35.5%)	8 (2.6%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (6.5%)	71.5	239^th of 909 public elementary schools	73.7%		61	322^nd of 912 public elementary schools	64.7%	83	47.0	64.0	53.0	52.0	52.0	71.0	61.0	36.0	53.0	$9,686	$429	$514	$1,373	$8,864		$8,742
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete	Public, Charter	K-5	4525 E. Baseline Road	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy Arete	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 222-4233	522	31	16.8		290 (55.6%)	15 (2.9%)	136 (26.1%)	35 (6.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (7.9%)	88.1	85^th of 909 public elementary schools	90.6%		86.7	105^th of 912 public elementary schools	88.5%	20	68.0	73.0	64.0		67.0	70.0	67.0		52.0	$10,207	$413	$96	$922	$6,021	$3,677	$9,699
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	862 E Elliot Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 325-6100	120	10	12.0		51 (42.5%)	12 (10.0%)	40 (33.3%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.5%)								(n/a)										$12,704	$1,190	$1,751	$4,130	$5,538	$4,226	$9,764
Mesquite Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1000 E Mesquite St	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 813-1240	584	36	16.0		340 (58.2%)	10 (1.7%)	168 (28.8%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (8.4%)	77.3	186^th of 909 public elementary schools	79.5%		68.6	259^th of 912 public elementary schools	71.6%	73	60.0	61.0	51.0	67.0	71.0	62.0	51.0	57.0	42.0	$7,558	$82	$371	$535	$7,227		$7,105

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

How many students attend Sonoma Ranch Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 466 students attended Sonoma Ranch Elementary School.

Is Sonoma Ranch Elementary School a good school?

Sonoma Ranch Elementary School ranks 206^th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sonoma Ranch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sonoma Ranch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenfield Junior High School
High : Gilbert High School

What district is Sonoma Ranch Elementary School in?

Gilbert Unified District

What is the racial makeup of Sonoma Ranch Elementary School?

Students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School are 55% White, 33% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

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