Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ed Pastor Elementary 4 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 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ed Pastor Elementary 4's student population of 570 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 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 Ed Pastor Elementary 4 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1095 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
47%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ed Pastor Elementary 4's ranking?
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 is ranked #1095 out of 1,956 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ed Pastor Elementary 4?
570 students attend Ed Pastor Elementary 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ed Pastor Elementary 4 students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ed Pastor Elementary 4?
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ed Pastor Elementary 4 offer ?
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ed Pastor Elementary 4 part of?
Ed Pastor Elementary 4 is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District.
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