Very Good
#741 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 37% in state
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
Elementary School · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Litchfield Park, AZ
A Litchfield Elementary District (4281) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
272 E SAGEBRUSH ST, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,046/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Litchfield Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,193
Median home value
$499,700
Median rent
$1,924/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Corte Sierra Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Palm Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 653 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $9,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is listed in Litchfield Elementary District (4281); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is a public elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ, part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281), serving approximately 579 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
What grades does Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School serve?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School rank in AZ?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School ranks #741 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (623) 535-6500
- Area population (ZIP 85340)
- 38,873
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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