Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Dr. Charles A. Bejarano 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School's student population of 219 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Charles A. Bejarano 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
36%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Rim Elementary School, Destiny School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School?
219 students attend Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School?
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School part of?
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School is part of Miami Unified District (4211).
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