Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Faras 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faras Elementary School's student population of 157 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Faras Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faras Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1456 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faras Elementary School's ranking?
Faras Elementary School is ranked #1456 out of 1,956 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Faras Elementary School?
157 students attend Faras Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Faras Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faras Elementary School?
Faras Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Faras Elementary School offer ?
Faras Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Faras Elementary School part of?
Faras Elementary School is part of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District.
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