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Rancho Elementary

31530 La Serena Way, Temecula, CA, 92591

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1449 of 6840 in California

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About Rancho Elementary

Rancho Elementary School is located at 31530 La Serena Way in central Temecula. It serves 512 students from grades K to 5. The school has a student–teacher ratio of 24:1. Testing results indicate 50% math proficiency and 57% reading proficiency. The student population features a gender mix of 50% female and 50% male.The school is community-oriented and works to make learning fun for everyone. The building has special areas for different activities that help make the school day well-rounded. Keeping the same expectations across the whole school helps keep the learning environment calm and organized. The price of homes in the area ranges from $570,000 to $760,000. Parents like how friendly the teachers are and how everyone feels like they belong at the school. A lot of parents talk about how the school has helped their kids' social and academic confidence. This school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Rancho Elementary Contact Information

Address

31530 La Serena Way, Temecula, CA, 92591

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Phone

(951) 695-7150

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 57% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
460
Total Students
$114479
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1449 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rancho Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 42.17%
Asian 6.09%
Hispanic 39.57%
Black 1.52%
Two+ Races 10%
Native Am. 0%
White
42.17%
Asian
6.09%
Hispanic
39.57%
Black
1.52%
Two+ Races
10%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 460
52.17%
240 Female
47.83%
220 Male

Student Population

460 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rancho Elementary is following the latest trends in education for 2025–2026, which focus on personalized learning that meets the needs of each student. The school recently added a "Good News Corner" to its district-wide newsletter to share the good things that all of its students have done. It is also getting ready for a "Day of Service" in 2026, which will connect what students learn in school with what they do in the community.

FAQ

Q1. What does it mean when people call the students at Rancho Elementary "Wranglers"?

Ans. The mascot pays tribute to Temecula's ranching history and tells students to "wrangle" knowledge and responsibility.

Q2. Does Rancho Elementary have a place where you can fire ceramic art?

Ans. There is a kiln in the campus art room so that students can work on pottery and ceramic sculpture projects.

Q3. What is Rancho Elementary's policy on students using cell phones?

Ans. From the time students arrive until the last school bell, all of their phones must be turned off and kept in their backpacks.

Q4. Is Rancho Elementary School involved in the creative competition "Odyssey of the Mind"?

Ans. The school pays for several student teams to take part in this international creative competition at the regional level.

Q5. Do parents at Rancho Elementary have specific volunteer jobs?

Ans. As "Room Representatives," parents can help plan events in the classroom and help teachers with paperwork.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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