Tustin Ranch Elementary

520 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tustin Ranch Elementary School, located in the heart of the Tustin Ranch community, serves as a high-performing public school within the Tustin Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core curriculum with character development. The campus is widely recognized for its dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a community-centered approach that fosters a collaborative atmosphere for students in grades K-5.

Beyond its academic achievements, Tustin Ranch Elementary places a significant focus on integrating technology into the classroom and providing enriching extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for student success while promoting a safe, inclusive culture that encourages social-emotional growth. With its convenient location in a family-oriented neighborhood, the school remains a focal point of the local community, consistently striving to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

520

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tustin Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	265
Black	16
Asian	84
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
265 (51.0%)
White
107 (20.6%)
Asian
84 (16.2%)
Two or More
45 (8.7%)
Black
16 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Tustin Unified
Phone:	(714)730-7580
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 82