Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Ganado Primary 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ganado Primary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ganado Primary School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)16%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
91%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
77%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ganado Primary School?
204 students attend Ganado Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ganado Primary School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ganado Primary School?
Ganado Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ganado Primary School offer ?
Ganado Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ganado Primary School part of?
Ganado Primary School is part of Ganado Unified School District (4157).
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