Rancho Gabriela

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Rancho Gabriela, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a public elementary school serving students in the Dysart Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while encouraging students to reach their full potential. With a commitment to excellence, the school utilizes a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources to ensure that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Rancho Gabriela prides itself on building a strong sense of community among its staff, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to character development and inclusivity, offering various extracurricular activities and programs that allow students to explore their interests and talents. As a key part of the Dysart Unified School District, Rancho Gabriela benefits from district-wide support, modern facilities, and a dedicated team of educators focused on creating a safe and enriching learning space for the local Surprise community.

633

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Gabriela
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	236
Black	32
Asian	10
Two or More	43
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
306 (48.3 %)
Hispanic
236 (37.3 %)
Two or More
43 (6.8 %)
Black
32 (5.1 %)
Asian
10 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dysart Unified District (4243)
Phone:	(623)523-8500
Website:	http://dysart.org/ranchogabriela
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 123