At a glance
Reported students
431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
Playa del Rey Elementary School: 431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 441
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Playa del Rey Elementary School
Playa del Rey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Gilbert. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Gilbert Unified District (4239). NCES reports 431 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.2%). English learners represent 9.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Playa del Rey Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.6%
- Hispanic36.2%
- Black3.2%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial9.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Burk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
440 reported students
Islands Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
451 reported students
Boulder Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
461 reported students
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
466 reported students
Quartz Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
469 reported students
Oak Tree Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
384 reported students
Public schools near Playa del Rey Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islands Elementary School Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 451 | 1 mi |
| Oak Tree Elementary Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 384 | 1.2 mi |
| Gilbert Elementary School Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 563 | 1.6 mi |
| Legacy Traditional School ? North Chandler Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - North Chandler (850101) | KG–08 | 952 | 1.8 mi |
| Harris Elementary School Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 383 | 1.9 mi |
| Burk Elementary School Elementary · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | PK–06 | 440 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Playa del Rey Elementary School
What grades does Playa del Rey Elementary School serve?
Playa del Rey Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gilbert Unified District (4239).
How many students attend Playa del Rey Elementary School?
Playa del Rey Elementary School reported 431 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 441 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Playa del Rey Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 431 students and 35.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Playa del Rey Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Playa del Rey Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilbert Unified District (4239) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Playa del Rey Elementary School in?
Playa del Rey Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Playa del Rey Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Islands Elementary School (1 mi), Oak Tree Elementary (1.2 mi), Gilbert Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.