Ash Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(520) 824-3340
Ash Creek Elementary School serves 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ash Creek Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ash Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ash Creek Elementary School's student population of 19 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 19 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ash Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ash Creek Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #666 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 95% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ASH Creek Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ash Creek Elementary School is Ctd - Valley Union High School (14.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pearce Elementary School (12.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pearce Pearce Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 90 students
12.9 miles
1487 E. School Road
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328 12.9 PK-8 90 - Elfrida Ctd - Valley Union High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
14.2 miles
4088 Jefferson Road
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3492 14.2 9-12 n/a - Elfrida Elfrida Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 128 students
14.2 miles
4070 Jefferson Road
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428 14.2 PK-8 128 - Elfrida Valley Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 111 students
14.2 miles
4088 Jefferson Road
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3492 14.2 9-12 111 - Mc Neal Mcneal Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 52 students
19.7 miles
3979 Mcneal Street
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356 19.7 K-8 52
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