Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cragin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cragin Elementary School serves the northern part of Tucson, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cragin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Cragin Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
assure each student receives an engaging, rigorous and comprehensive education.
School Rankings
Cragin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cragin Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1008 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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)62.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cragin Elementary School's ranking?
Cragin Elementary School is ranked #1008 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cragin Elementary School often compared to?
Cragin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blenman Elementary School, Robison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cragin Elementary School?
222 students attend Cragin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cragin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cragin Elementary School?
Cragin Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cragin Elementary School offer ?
Cragin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cragin Elementary School part of?
Cragin Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Cragin Elementary School located?
Cragin Elementary School is located in the Shaheen Estates neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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