Rancho Elementary

473 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rancho Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Temecula Valley Unified School District in Temecula, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with programs designed to encourage critical thinking, social-emotional development, and student engagement within the local community.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which are central to its mission of creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere. Rancho Elementary utilizes various resources and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in the La Serena neighborhood makes it a focal point for families in the area, often praised for its strong school spirit and commitment to academic excellence.

473

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	182
Black	7
Asian	27
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
205 (43.3 %)
Hispanic
182 (38.5 %)
Two or More
50 (10.6 %)
Asian
27 (5.7 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	N/A
District:	Temecula Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)695-7150
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rancho Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rancho Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	50.7%
Male	233	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)