Ajo School District 15 And 103 is a public school district in Pima County, Arizona, United States.
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ajo 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 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ajo Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ajo 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 Ajo Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1794 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ajo Elementary School's ranking?
Ajo Elementary School is ranked #1794 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ajo Elementary School?
266 students attend Ajo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ajo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% 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 Ajo Elementary School?
Ajo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ajo Elementary School offer ?
Ajo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ajo Elementary School part of?
Ajo Elementary School is part of Ajo Unified District (4409) School District.
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