Serving 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ash Creek 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Ash Creek Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pearce, AZ, covering approximately 205 square miles. Families typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.3 miles and the furthest edge located 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ash Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ash Creek Elementary School's student population of 29 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ash Creek 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 Ash Creek Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1216 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
48%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
52%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ash Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Ash Creek Elementary School is ranked #1216 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ash Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Ash Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearce Elementary School, Willcox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ash Creek Elementary School?
29 students attend Ash Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ash Creek Elementary School students are White, and 48% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ash Creek Elementary School?
Ash Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ash Creek Elementary School offer ?
Ash Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ash Creek Elementary School part of?
Ash Creek Elementary School is part of ASH Creek Elementary District (4187).
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