Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Keller 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Keller Elementary School serves the southwest part of Mesa, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keller Elementary School's student population of 581 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keller 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 Keller Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1510 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
71%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
16%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keller Elementary School's ranking?
Keller Elementary School is ranked #1510 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Keller Elementary School?
581 students attend Keller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Keller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keller Elementary School?
Keller Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keller Elementary School offer ?
Keller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keller Elementary School part of?
Keller Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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