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Ironwood Elementary School

3300 W Freer Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742

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Top 30%

Tel: (520) 579-5150

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Ironwood Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Ironwood Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Ironwood Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 44% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

369 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ironwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Ironwood Elementary School is 0.58, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#429 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Ironwood Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ironwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ironwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Ironwood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

40%

46%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ironwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

51%

36%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Ironwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Ironwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ironwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marana Unified District (4404) School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ironwood Elementary School's ranking?

Ironwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Ironwood Elementary School often compared to?

Ironwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quail Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Ironwood Elementary School?

369 students attend Ironwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Ironwood Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ironwood Elementary School?

Ironwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Ironwood Elementary School offer ?

Ironwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Ironwood Elementary School part of?

Ironwood Elementary School is part of Marana Unified District (4404) School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break (No School)

March 20, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

First Day of School

August 07, 2023 (Monday)

Fall Break (No School)

October 09, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education