Serving 459 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 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Clarkdale, AZ, covering approximately 81.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#607 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School's ranking?
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School is ranked #607 out of 1,921 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, Cottonwood Education Services by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
459 students attend Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% 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 22:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School part of?
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School is part of Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District (4486).
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