Pearce Elementary District (4186)

1 1/2 M. Off Hwy 191 & Old Pea
Pearce, AZ 85625
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 136 students in Pearce Elementary District (4186). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Pearce Elementary District (4186) have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,478 Schools
# Students
136 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pearce Elementary District (4186), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#219 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
32%
34%
40-44%
40%
21-39%
24%
(2022-23)
34.4%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
56%
49%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
37%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,919 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,221 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,919
$11,558
Spending / Student
$10,221
$11,459

Best Pearce Elementary District (4186) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pearce Elementary District (4186)?
Pearce Elementary District (4186) manages 1 public schools serving 136 students.
What is the rank of Pearce Elementary District (4186)?
Pearce Elementary District (4186) is ranked #233 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearce Elementary District (4186)?
56% of Pearce Elementary District (4186) students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearce Elementary District (4186)?
Pearce Elementary District (4186) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Pearce Elementary District (4186)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,221 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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