Heartland Ranch Elementary School

Heartland Ranch Elementary School is a regular public school located in Coolidge, Arizona, in a rural setting near the town. With an enrollment of 549 students across kindergarten through sixth grade, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1, providing a relatively personalized learning environment. The school has 34 full-time equivalent teachers who work to support the diverse needs of the student body.

Heartland Ranch Elementary School has a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and is ranked 1552 out of 2029 schools in Arizona, placing it in the 24th percentile. The academic performance, with an academic score of 2.6 out of 10, indicates that the school is focusing on student development with room for academic growth. Specifically, 18% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 14% are proficient or above in Math.

The neighborhood surrounding Heartland Ranch Elementary School has a median household income of $55,768 and a median home value of $177,600. Approximately 13% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 25%. Heartland Ranch Elementary School is situated in a community with a strong sense of place, where students benefit from the close-knit rural environment.

While current test scores at Heartland Ranch Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Heartland Ranch Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.