Kachina Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Kachina Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (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 30-34% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kachina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Kachina Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kachina Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Kachina Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kachina Elementary School's ranking?
Kachina Elementary School is ranked #912 out of 1,854 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kachina Elementary School?
337 students attend Kachina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kachina Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kachina Elementary School?
Kachina Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kachina Elementary School offer ?
Kachina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kachina Elementary School part of?
Kachina Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - All Schools and Offices Closed
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of Spring Semester
January 08, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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