Continental Elementary School

1991 E Whitehouse Canyon Rd
Green Valley, AZ 85622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Continental 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 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Continental Elementary School's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Continental 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 Continental 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#653 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
38%
34%
44%
40%
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Continental Elementary School's ranking?
Continental Elementary School is ranked #653 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Continental Elementary School often compared to?
Continental Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sahuarita Intermediate School, Great Expectations Academy 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 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Continental Elementary School?
626 students attend Continental Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Continental Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Continental Elementary School?
Continental Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Continental Elementary School offer ?
Continental Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Continental Elementary School part of?
Continental Elementary School is part of Continental Elementary District (4416) School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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