At a glance
Reported students
1,019
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
839
Zehnder Ranch Elementary: 1,019 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
25.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. 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
- 1,303
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56.61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23:1
What the reported data says about Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Zehnder Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Elk Grove. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Elk Grove Unified. NCES reports 1,019 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.5:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 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 Asian (58.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.7%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. 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 Zehnder Ranch Elementary
- 1How do the reported 25.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.01 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
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.53
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.6%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black7%
- Asian58.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial8.6%
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 Elk Grove Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
989 reported students
Miwok Village Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
1,050 reported students
Irene B. West Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
1,063 reported students
Arthur C. Butler Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
949 reported students
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
944 reported students
Roy Herburger Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
937 reported students
Public schools near Zehnder Ranch Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Hein Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 817 | 0.9 mi |
| Miwok Village Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 1,050 | 1.1 mi |
| Elitha Donner Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 706 | 1.2 mi |
| Ellen Feickert Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 541 | 1.6 mi |
| Carroll Elementary Elementary · Elk Grove Unified | KG–06 | 854 | 1.7 mi |
| California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus Elementary · Charter · California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus District | KG–08 | 577 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Zehnder Ranch Elementary
What grades does Zehnder Ranch Elementary serve?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elk Grove Unified.
How many students attend Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary reported 1,019 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,303 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 25.5:1, based on 1,019 students and 40.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Zehnder Ranch Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elk Grove Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Zehnder Ranch Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Zehnder Ranch Elementary in?
Zehnder Ranch Elementary is part of Elk Grove Unified, based in Elk Grove, CA, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arlene Hein Elementary (0.9 mi), Miwok Village Elementary (1.1 mi), Elitha Donner Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.