Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jack L Kuban 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jack L Kuban Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Jack L Kuban 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 Jack L Kuban Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#1595 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
89%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack L Kuban Elementary School's ranking?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is ranked #1595 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Jack L Kuban Elementary School often compared to?
Jack L Kuban Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William R Sullivan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
472 students attend Jack L Kuban Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jack L Kuban Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jack L Kuban Elementary School?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jack L Kuban Elementary School offer ?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jack L Kuban Elementary School part of?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is part of Murphy Elementary District (4265).
In what neighborhood is Jack L Kuban Elementary School located?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
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