Thompson Ranch Elementary

11800 W THOMPSON RANCH RD
EL MIRAGE, AZ 85335

759 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Thompson Ranch Elementary School is a public K-8 school located in El Mirage, Arizona, and is part of the Dysart Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, the campus offers a range of educational programs and extracurricular activities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

As a community-focused institution, Thompson Ranch Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding El Mirage area. The school integrates modern instructional practices with a dedicated faculty to ensure that students develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners within the broader Dysart community.

759

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	507
Black	112
Asian	9
Two or More	25
American Indian	14

Hispanic
507 (66.8%)
Black
112 (14.8%)
White
92 (12.1%)
Two or More
25 (3.3%)
American Indian
14 (1.8%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8400
Website:	http://dysart.org/thompsonranch
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 71