Very Good
#1970 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Elementary School · Los Nietos
11233 East Charlesworth Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Enrollment
304
Student-Teacher
20.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
304
Student-Teacher
20.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,970 of 9,539
In Santa Fe Springs
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
Los Nietos
Equity
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
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About Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Fe Springs, CA, part of Los Nietos. Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary serves approximately 304 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,970 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026. Reviewed for accuracy.
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- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.3
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary runs 20.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
41% of students at Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary — Students at Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary Compares
See how Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
11233 East Charlesworth Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ada S. Nelson Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Whittier), with a very similar rating. Another option is Jersey Avenue Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 0.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Birney Tech Academy (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Pico Rivera), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Santa Fe Springs, see our Santa Fe Springs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Avenue Elementary Santa Fe Springs | 0.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Los Nietos Middle Los Nietos | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Lakeview Elementary Santa Fe Springs | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| STEAM Academy @ Burke Pico Rivera | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Birney Tech Academy Pico Rivera | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Ada S. Nelson Elementary Whittier | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Pioneer High Whittier | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Aeolian Elementary Whittier | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Lake Center Middle Santa Fe Springs | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Santa Fe High Santa Fe Springs | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| St. Marianne De Parades Elementary Pico Rivera | 1.2 mi | — |
| HANGUI YU INC DBA Whittier | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| SANTA FE SPRINGS CHRISTIAN Santa Fe Springs | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| ST MARIANNE SCHOOL Pico Rivera | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Santa Fe Springs Christian School Santa Fe Springs | 1.4 mi | — |
| ST PIUS X PARISH SCHOOL Santa Fe Springs | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| St. Pius X Parish School Santa Fe Springs | 1.5 mi | — |
| Keystone Academy Santa Fe Springs | 1.3 mi | — |
| Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences Pico Rivera | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Rivera Elementary Pico Rivera | 1.6 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90670 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,830
Median Home Value
$624,000
Median Rent
$1,908/mo
Population
18,255
College Educated
23.4%
Homeownership
62.9%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
39.4
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Addison Elementary Palo Alto, CA | 7.8 |
| Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary Van Nuys, CA | 7.8 |
| Biola-Pershing Elementary Fresno, CA | 7.8 |
| Burbank (Luther) Elementary Artesia, CA | 7.8 |
| Center for Advanced Learning Los Angeles, CA | 7.8 |
| Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary Venice, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
What grades does Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary serve?
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary rank in CA?
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary ranks #1,970 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Gertrudes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary a charter school?
No, Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
68.8% of students at Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 68.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (562) 692-0841
Resources & Links
District
Los Nietos- District Enrollment
- 1,251
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,383
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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