Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District

7 Duquesne Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 180 students in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,474 Schools
# Students
180 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#258 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(16-17)
≥80%
78%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)  School District and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
176 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
47%
# Black Students
n/a
63,785 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
3 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
2%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
13
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,144 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,894 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,144
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,894
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Red Schoolhouse
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7 Duquesne Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Grades: K-8
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District manages 1 public schools serving 180 students.
What is the rank of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District is ranked #260 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District?
98% of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District?
Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Santa Cruz Elementary District (4459) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,894 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥80%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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