Joseph City Elementary School

8176 Westover St
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Joseph City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Joseph City Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Joseph City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph City Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#748 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
34%
35-39%
40%
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph City Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph City Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Joseph City Elementary School?
204 students attend Joseph City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Joseph City Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph City Elementary School?
Joseph City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph City Elementary School offer ?
Joseph City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph City Elementary School part of?
Joseph City Elementary School is part of Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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