Serving 783 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Acacia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Acacia Elementary School serves the eastern part of Vail, AZ, covering an area of approximately 128.3 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being around 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acacia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Acacia Elementary School's student population of 783 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
783 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Motto
Stronger Together
School Rankings
Acacia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acacia Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
A+ Cowboys
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acacia Elementary School's ranking?
Acacia Elementary School is ranked #307 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Acacia Elementary School often compared to?
Acacia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School, Senita Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Acacia Elementary School?
783 students attend Acacia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Acacia Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Acacia Elementary School?
Acacia Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Acacia Elementary School offer ?
Acacia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Acacia Elementary School part of?
Acacia Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413).
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