Helen Keeling Elementary School

2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helen Keeling 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Helen Keeling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Helen Keeling Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Helen Keeling 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 Helen Keeling Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1537 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
34%
15-19%
40%
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
69%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helen Keeling Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Keeling Elementary School is ranked #1537 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Helen Keeling Elementary School?
242 students attend Helen Keeling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Helen Keeling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Keeling Elementary School?
Helen Keeling Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helen Keeling Elementary School offer ?
Helen Keeling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen Keeling Elementary School part of?
Helen Keeling Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is Helen Keeling Elementary School located?
Helen Keeling Elementary School is located in the Keeling neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Keeling.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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