E C Nash School (Closed 2026)

515 W Kelso St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E C Nash 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
#1873 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≤5%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

10-14%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
68%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
14%
33%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
86%
0.51

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
68.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
89%
39%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E C Nash School's ranking?
E C Nash School is ranked #1873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend E C Nash School?
305 students attend E C Nash School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of E C Nash School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E C Nash School?
E C Nash School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does E C Nash School offer ?
E C Nash School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E C Nash School part of?
E C Nash School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is E C Nash School located?
E C Nash School is located in the Miracle Manor neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

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