Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elvira Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elvira Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elvira Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elvira Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elvira Elementary School's ranking?
Elvira Elementary School is ranked #1047 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Elvira Elementary School often compared to?
Elvira Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet, Drexel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Elvira Elementary School?
613 students attend Elvira Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elvira Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elvira Elementary School?
Elvira Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elvira Elementary School offer ?
Elvira Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elvira Elementary School part of?
Elvira Elementary School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.
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