El Capitan Public School

255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 251 students in grades 6-12, El Capitan Public School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

El Capitan Public School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
251 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

El Capitan Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Capitan Public School is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#636 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Capitan Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Capitan Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
White
97%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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60-69%
76%
This chart display graduation rate of El Capitan Public School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in El Capitan Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Capitan Public School's ranking?
El Capitan Public School is ranked #636 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are El Capitan Public School often compared to?
El Capitan Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia High School, Kanab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Capitan Public School?
The graduation rate of El Capitan Public School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend El Capitan Public School?
251 students attend El Capitan Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of El Capitan Public School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Capitan Public School?
El Capitan Public School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does El Capitan Public School offer ?
El Capitan Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is El Capitan Public School part of?
El Capitan Public School is part of Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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