Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thompson Ranch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Ranch Elementary School's student population of 716 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thompson Ranch Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thompson Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Thompson Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cimarron Springs Middle School, Surprise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thompson Ranch Elementary School?
716 students attend Thompson Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thompson Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Ranch Elementary School?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thompson Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Thompson Ranch Elementary School part of?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
In what neighborhood is Thompson Ranch Elementary School located?
Thompson Ranch Elementary School is located in the Thompson Ranch neighborhood of El Mirage, AZ.
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