Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Sonoma Ranch Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
601 N Key Biscayne Dr,  Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert Public Schools
4.5
506 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Nestled within the Sonoma Ranch residential community, Sonoma Ranch Elementary teaches more than 450 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the Gilbert Public Schools District. With a mission to engage, educate and inspire, the faculty here strive to help students grow in a positive learning environment, whether they require special education service or are eager to excel in a gifted program. Following the lead from the district, Sonoma Ranch goes the extra mile to prepare children for success in the 21st century through an award-winning Digital Citizen Curriculum. Students can enhance their learning with a class schedule that integrates music, art, library, physical education and computer labs to round out their personal development. When it comes to overall performance, the well-rounded approach to learning helps students at Sonoma Ranch earn test scores in reading and math that are above the district’s average and significantly above the state’s average. Beyond the normal school day, students can also explore a wide range of enrichment activities including art, beginners sports training, robotics, chess and dance, among other offerings. Throughout the year, the school hosts a welcome calendar of fun events from Stallion style days and fundraisers to student concerts where everyone can feel like a part of the community in Sonoma Ranch.

School Details

Head of School
Terry Maurer
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
24%
State Average
48%
Science
15%
State Average
30%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
50.9%
Hispanic
32.9%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Black
2.9%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/24/2024
I've been consistently impressed with Sonoma Ranch Elementary School since enrolling my children in 2019. Despite some challenges, the staff demonstrated a strong commitment to resolving issues and have been helpful, even going above and beyond their assigned duties, to provide information. While th...
5.0 parent
4/29/2022
We love Sonoma Ranch Elementary. The school is in a great family-friendly neighborhood. I love watching how interactive Principal Kelly is with the kids. He greets them in the morning and really gets to know the children at his school. The teachers we've had have been outstanding, and I've heard gre...
5.0 parent
3/3/2022
I have had a former sixth grader graduate and currently have a child at Sonoma Ranch Elementary. I cannot express how impressed I am with my children's development- not only educational wise but socially as well. Prior, both of my children were in a charter school and we pulled them out to attend th...
5.0 parent
11/15/2021
I have had kids at this school for 6 years now. The staff are always helpful and friendly and they work hard to get the kids support if they need it.

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