Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alpine 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Alpine Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district and covers an area of approximately 175.2 square miles in Alpine, AZ. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 17.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 23.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpine 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
Alpine Elementary School's student population of 56 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Alpine 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 Alpine 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
#194 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
54%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpine Elementary School's ranking?
Alpine Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Alpine Elementary School often compared to?
Alpine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
56 students attend Alpine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Alpine Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alpine Elementary School offer ?
Alpine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alpine Elementary School part of?
Alpine Elementary School is part of Alpine Elementary District (4161).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Dear alpine students i am so happy about what has happend so far with this school and i wanted to see if mabye if we could require a hot lunch program beacause. my mother is starting to get really stressed about the whole sack lunch thing. my friends also are starting to starve during lunch because they forget their lunch and they do not like what the school is providing. they are also to shy to ask so i just wanted to infom you of that.
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