Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Faras Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Faras Elementary School serves the west part of Douglas, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faras Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Faras Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Faras 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 Faras Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1100 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
33%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faras Elementary School's ranking?
Faras Elementary School is ranked #1100 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Faras Elementary School?
129 students attend Faras Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Faras Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faras Elementary School?
Faras Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Faras Elementary School offer ?
Faras Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Faras Elementary School part of?
Faras Elementary School is part of Douglas Unified District (4174).
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