Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Raul Grijalva 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 95% 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: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raul Grijalva Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raul Grijalva 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 Raul Grijalva Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#1701 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
86%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raul Grijalva Elementary School's ranking?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School is ranked #1701 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Raul Grijalva Elementary School often compared to?
Raul Grijalva Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John E White Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Raul Grijalva Elementary School?
529 students attend Raul Grijalva Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Raul Grijalva Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raul Grijalva Elementary School?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raul Grijalva Elementary School offer ?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Raul Grijalva Elementary School part of?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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