Carol Rae Ranch Elementary

www.gilbertschools.net/

561 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Carol Rae Ranch Elementary, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 6 and is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and fostering a supportive community environment. It maintains a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom and provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for future success, often emphasizing critical thinking and character development alongside standard state academic requirements.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prides itself on maintaining a positive school culture, often highlighting active parent involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused institution, Carol Rae Ranch strives to create a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to engage in collaborative learning. The school is generally well-regarded within the Gilbert area for its consistent performance and dedication to maintaining high educational standards for its diverse student body.

561

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	141
Black	14
Asian	20
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
342 (61.0%)
Hispanic
141 (25.1%)
Two or More
38 (6.8%)
Asian
20 (3.6%)
Black
14 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)507-1359
Website:	http://www.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 31

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 80