Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, David Crockett 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Crockett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David Crockett Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Crockett 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 David Crockett Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1560 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
47%
Black
39%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Crockett Elementary School's ranking?
David Crockett Elementary School is ranked #1560 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are David Crockett Elementary School often compared to?
David Crockett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alhambra Traditional School, Griffith Elementary School, Alhambra High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend David Crockett Elementary School?
516 students attend David Crockett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of David Crockett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Crockett Elementary School?
David Crockett Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Crockett Elementary School offer ?
David Crockett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is David Crockett Elementary School part of?
David Crockett Elementary School is part of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District.
In what neighborhood is David Crockett Elementary School located?
David Crockett Elementary School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Central City.
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