Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Heartland Ranch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heartland Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Heartland Ranch Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heartland Ranch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heartland Ranch Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1654 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartland Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Heartland Ranch Elementary School is ranked #1654 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Heartland Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Heartland Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, Imagine Coolidge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Heartland Ranch Elementary School?
549 students attend Heartland Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Heartland Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heartland Ranch Elementary School?
Heartland Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heartland Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Heartland Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heartland Ranch Elementary School part of?
Heartland Ranch Elementary School is part of Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District.
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