Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#707 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School's ranking?
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School is ranked #707 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School often compared to?
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Star Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School?
473 students attend Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School?
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School offer ?
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School part of?
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School is part of Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486) School District.
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