Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School (Closed)

3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frances Owen Holaway 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% 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
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
#1340 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
34%
30-34%
40%
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
62%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
24%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
76%
0.56
(22-23)
71.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is ranked #1340 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School?
241 students attend Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School offer ?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School part of?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School located?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is located in the Richland Heights West neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Richland Heights West.

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