Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ironwood 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 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ironwood School serves the northeast part of Casa Grande, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ironwood School's student population of 481 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Ironwood 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 Ironwood School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1685 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
15%
33%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ironwood School's ranking?
Ironwood School is ranked #1685 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ironwood School?
481 students attend Ironwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ironwood School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ironwood School?
Ironwood School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ironwood School offer ?
Ironwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ironwood School part of?
Ironwood School is part of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446).
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