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 35%). 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 2:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ash Creek Elementary School's student population of 29 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 333% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ash Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ash Creek Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1240 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
59%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ash Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Ash Creek Elementary School is ranked #1240 out of 1,956 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 35% 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?
59% of Ash Creek Elementary School students are White, and 41% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ash Creek Elementary School?
Ash Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower 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) School District.
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