Irene Erickson Elementary School

6750 E Stella Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Irene Erickson Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Irene Erickson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Irene Erickson Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Irene Erickson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Irene Erickson Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
60%
47%
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Black
11%
6%
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White
18%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irene Erickson Elementary School's ranking?
Irene Erickson Elementary School is ranked #1596 out of 1,854 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Irene Erickson Elementary School?
371 students attend Irene Erickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Irene Erickson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irene Erickson Elementary School?
Irene Erickson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Irene Erickson Elementary School offer ?
Irene Erickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Irene Erickson Elementary School part of?
Irene Erickson Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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