Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Keller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keller Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keller 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 Keller Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1390 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keller Elementary School's ranking?
Keller Elementary School is ranked #1390 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Keller Elementary School?
530 students attend Keller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Keller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keller Elementary School?
Keller Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keller Elementary School offer ?
Keller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Keller Elementary School part of?
Keller Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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