Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School's student population of 601 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#32 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Senita Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School?
601 students attend Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School?
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School part of?
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
School Reviews
5 1/12/2021
I had read several negative reviews about this school, so we tried to avoid buying a home zoned for Ocotillo Ridge. We ended up having no choice (very limited house inventory). This school is wonderful. The principal is the most professional, kind person. Her children attend the school. The students and teachers adore her. The teachers work extremely well together and don't waste a second of the day. Misbehavior and disruption are not tolerated. The school runs like a well-oiled machine. Positivity and kindness abounds. The school takes gifted education very seriously and also makes enrichment efforts for those advanced students who don't quite make the gifted score cut-off. The school is also excellent at addressing the needs of those students who learn at a slower pace or are academically challenged, providing special education teachers, additional instruction, and tutoring. They have a well-established reteach and enrich program tailored to each students's learning pace. I could not be happier with this school.
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