Cooley Ranch Elementary

Cooley Ranch Elementary is a regular public elementary school located in the suburban area of Colton, California. Serving kindergarten through sixth grade, Cooley Ranch has an enrollment of 505 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 24 to 1 with 21 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.6 out of 10, reflecting its state ranking at #7623 among the nearly 9,600 schools in California.

Cooley Ranch Elementary focuses on student development and provides a supportive learning environment for young learners. On standardized tests, 26% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, while 21% are proficient or above in Math. These scores indicate areas where the school is working to improve academic performance.

Located in Colton, Cooley Ranch Elementary serves a suburban community with large housing developments and local amenities nearby. The setting offers a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, providing students with a familiar and supportive environment as they grow academically and socially.

While current test scores at Cooley Ranch Elementary 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.

The student-teacher ratio at Cooley Ranch Elementary is 24:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.