Elfrida Elementary School District 12 is a school in Cochise County, Arizona. It is a rural school located approximately one half hour north of the US/Mexico border and caters for K-8 students. In 2002 the district had about 200 students.
Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Elfrida 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elfrida Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Elfrida, AZ, encompassing approximately 162 square miles. Typically, it takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 12 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elfrida Elementary School's student population of 126 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elfrida 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 Elfrida Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1549 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
42%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elfrida Elementary School's ranking?
Elfrida Elementary School is ranked #1549 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Elfrida Elementary School?
126 students attend Elfrida Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Elfrida Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elfrida Elementary School?
Elfrida Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elfrida Elementary School offer ?
Elfrida Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elfrida Elementary School part of?
Elfrida Elementary School is part of Elfrida Elementary District (4185).
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