Serving 790 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Arizona City 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 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arizona City Elementary School's student population of 790 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 113% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arizona City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona City Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1802 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
22%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona City Elementary School's ranking?
Arizona City Elementary School is ranked #1802 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arizona City Elementary School often compared to?
Arizona City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toltec Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arizona City Elementary School?
790 students attend Arizona City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Arizona City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arizona City Elementary School?
Arizona City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona City Elementary School offer ?
Arizona City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona City Elementary School part of?
Arizona City Elementary School is part of Toltec School District (4450).
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This district spends all of its money on ineffective admin. Class sizes are over 30 kids in a class. They have a budget deficit that is going to make more cuts to student services. The board is not astute and offered admin contracts with no cuts but instead cut 4 teacher positions and making kindergarten half day.
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