Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 601 N Key Biscayne Dr
       Gilbert, AZ  85234-8114


(480) 497-9343

District: Gilbert Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
316th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,630 Help


Students who attend Sonoma Ranch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Greenfield Junior High School
High:    Gilbert High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.9%
Hispanic:
32.9%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.7% Help


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Compare Details Sonoma Ranch Elementary School ranks better than 74.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 17th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.9%), Hispanic (32.9%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 5th best among 26 elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School is $9,630, which is the 7th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Gilbert Unified District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sonoma Ranch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonoma Ranch Elementary School 316th of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sonoma Ranch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gilbert Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilbert Unified District 104th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 83.57 143rd 1062 86.5%
2010 82.79 170th 1090 84.4%
2011 80.22 203rd 1075 81.1%
2012 80.71 188th 1141 83.5%
2013 76.82 235th 1158 79.7%
2014 75.87 262nd 1079 75.7%
2015 70.70 252nd 955 73.6%
2016 78.65 235th 1079 78.2%
2017 74.30 275th 1106 75.1%
2018 81.49 202nd 1109 81.8%
2019 75.96 249th 1039 76.0%
2021 72.29 322nd 1226 73.7%
2022 59.54 357th 1000 64.3%
2023 72.04 316th 1245 74.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.36 467th 1027 54.5%
2022 59.32 164th 444 63.1%
2023 57.11 210th 617 66.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 81.90 57th 451 87.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.61 65th 417 84.4%
2021 60.02 277th 1201 76.9%
2023 27.49 629th 820 23.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.54 101st 820 87.7%
2022 70.02 175th 618 71.7%
2023 56.24 407th 1116 63.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.35 36th 423 91.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.91 277th 1023 72.9%
2019 65.60 272nd 862 68.4%
2021 67.19 355th 1219 70.9%
2022 55.67 355th 824 56.9%
2023 70.40 319th 1219 73.8%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.40 77th 306 74.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.53 113th 239 52.7%
2023 88.01 5th 145 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.54 171st 1032 83.4%
2019 71.40 219th 850 74.2%
2021 73.68 288th 1220 76.4%
2022 51.62 392nd 830 52.8%
2023 65.42 372nd 1216 69.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.55 479th 620 22.7%
2022 40.41 170th 270 37.0%
2023 57.36 119th 316 62.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.22 420th 895 53.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.43 90th 911 90.1%
2021 59.35 392nd 1198 67.3%
2022 49.71 365th 716 49.0%
2023 54.41 453rd 1170 61.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.10 110th 654 83.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.83 280th 720 61.1%
2019 61.24 212th 595 64.4%
2021 72.75 262nd 1161 77.4%
2022 50.83 382nd 800 52.3%
2023 65.44 310th 1024 69.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona 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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a teacher
Sunday, September 3, 2017

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 726 12 12 77 4 n/a n/a 0 831
1998 650 19 25 52 2 n/a n/a 0 748
1999 690 23 33 49 4 n/a n/a 0 799
2000 734 27 27 54 4 n/a n/a 0 846
2001 748 22 35 78 5 n/a n/a 0 888
2002 664 28 41 98 12 n/a n/a 0 843
2003 664 28 41 98 12 n/a n/a 0 843
2004 599 24 48 110 11 n/a n/a 0 792
2005 560 25 53 122 9 n/a n/a 0 769
2006 545 18 55 117 9 n/a n/a 0 744
2007 526 16 52 117 14 n/a n/a 0 725
2008 502 17 45 117 11 n/a n/a 0 692
2009 481 24 46 118 6 n/a n/a 0 675
2010 466 22 38 118 6 n/a n/a 0 650
2011 452 16 25 110 8 2 0 0 613
2012 428 15 26 94 8 2 4 0 577
2013 375 15 19 107 7 1 12 0 536
2014 366 12 18 125 8 1 14 0 544
2015 327 11 25 120 8 1 18 0 510
2016 297 12 21 126 10 1 25 0 492
2017 263 15 23 120 7 2 22 0 452
2018 267 19 20 106 6 1 35 0 454
2019 263 14 21 122 9 0 37 0 466
2020 279 10 18 130 7 2 47 0 493
2021 258 9 17 154 4 1 43 0 486
2022 275 8 22 157 7 1 36 0 506
2023 246 14 19 159 5 1 39 0 483

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 Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 831 38.7 21.5 n/a
1998 748 43.5 17.2 n/a
1999 799 42.0 19.0 n/a
2000 846 39.6 21.4 n/a
2001 888 39.0 22.8 n/a
2002 843 41.1 20.5 9.5
2003 843 41.1 20.5 9.5
2004 792 40.6 19.5 8.2
2005 769 39.8 19.3 5.7
2006 744 36.9 20.2 15.3
2007 725 37.1 19.5 11.7
2008 692 38.7 17.9 14
2009 675 40.8 16.5 20.1
2010 650 37.6 17.2 22
2011 613 34.4 17.7 25.1
2012 577 36.2 15.9 16.8
2013 536 36.7 14.5 n/a
2014 544 37.0 14.6 0.9
2015 510 36.0 14.1 0.8
2016 492 37.0 13.2 0.6
2017 452 35.2 12.8 31.6
2018 454 36.2 12.5 30.8
2019 466 32.0 14.5 25.8
2020 493 31.0 15.9 23.7
2021 486 31.0 15.6 n/a
2022 506 34.0 14.8 12.1
2023 483 39.5 12.2 26.7

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 Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 831 38.7 21.5 n/a
1998 748 43.5 17.2 n/a
1999 799 42.0 19.0 n/a
2000 846 39.6 21.4 n/a
2001 888 39.0 22.8 n/a
2002 843 41.1 20.5 9.5
2003 843 41.1 20.5 9.5
2004 792 40.6 19.5 8.2
2005 769 39.8 19.3 5.7
2006 744 36.9 20.2 15.3
2007 725 37.1 19.5 11.7
2008 692 38.7 17.9 14
2009 675 40.8 16.5 20.1
2010 650 37.6 17.2 22
2011 613 34.4 17.7 25.1
2012 577 36.2 15.9 16.8
2013 536 36.7 14.5 n/a
2014 544 37.0 14.6 0.9
2015 510 36.0 14.1 0.8
2016 492 37.0 13.2 0.6
2017 452 35.2 12.8 31.6
2018 454 36.2 12.5 30.8
2019 466 32.0 14.5 25.8
2020 493 31.0 15.9 23.7
2021 486 31.0 15.6 n/a
2022 506 34.0 14.8 12.1
2023 483 39.5 12.2 26.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $782 (6.8%) $11,112 (96.1%) $11,567
2020 $712 (7.5%) $9,034 (95.3%) $9,475
2021 $859 (9.5%) $8,421 (92.7%) $9,082
2022 $877 (9.1%) $8,939 (92.8%) $9,630

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 249th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 316th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students466483
 3.6%
African American1414
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian2119
 9.5%
Hispanic122159
 30.3%
Pacific Islander01
White263246
 6.5%
Two or More Races3739
 5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.8%26.7%
 1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Sonoma Ranch Elementary School.

Sonoma Ranch Elementary School ranks 316th of 1245 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Greenfield Junior High School
High : Gilbert High School

Students at Sonoma Ranch Elementary School are 51% White, 33% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.


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