Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nevitt 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nevitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Nevitt Elementary School's student population of 683 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nevitt 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 Nevitt Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#1350 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
79%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nevitt Elementary School's ranking?
Nevitt Elementary School is ranked #1350 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Nevitt Elementary School often compared to?
Nevitt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Nevitt Elementary School?
683 students attend Nevitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Nevitt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nevitt Elementary School?
Nevitt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nevitt Elementary School offer ?
Nevitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nevitt Elementary School part of?
Nevitt Elementary School is part of Tempe School District (4258).
In what neighborhood is Nevitt Elementary School located?
Nevitt Elementary School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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