Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Aire Libre Elementary 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
55%
49%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
29%
33%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Aire Libre Elementary School?
293 students attend Aire Libre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Aire Libre Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aire Libre Elementary School?
Aire Libre Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aire Libre Elementary School offer ?
Aire Libre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Aire Libre Elementary School part of?
Aire Libre Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
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