Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fruchthendler Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruchthendler Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#123 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruchthendler Elementary School's ranking?
Fruchthendler Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Fruchthendler Elementary School often compared to?
Fruchthendler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fruchthendler Elementary School?
345 students attend Fruchthendler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fruchthendler Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruchthendler Elementary School?
Fruchthendler Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruchthendler Elementary School offer ?
Fruchthendler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fruchthendler Elementary School part of?
Fruchthendler Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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