Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frances Owen Holaway 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frances Owen Holaway 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 Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1125 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
54%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is ranked #1125 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School?
337 students attend Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School offer ?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School part of?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
In what neighborhood is Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School located?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is located in the Richland Heights West neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Richland Heights West.
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