Le Pera Elementary School
Tel:
(928) 669-9244
Le Pera Elementary School serves 239 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Le Pera Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Top Placements
Le Pera Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Le Pera Elementary School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 239 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Le Pera Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Le Pera Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1840 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 44% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 3% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Parker Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Le Pera Elementary School is Parker High School (16.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wallace Junior High School (15.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Parker Wallace Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 375 students
15.9 miles
1320 18th Street Box 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141 15.9 6-8 375 - Parker Wallace Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 388 students
16.1 miles
1201 16th Street
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141 16.1 3-5 388 - Parker Parker High School Grades: 9-12 | 496 students
16.2 miles
1600 Kofa Avenue
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-9244 16.2 9-12 496 - Parker Wave - Parker High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
16.2 miles
1600 South Kofa Avenue
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2022 16.2 9-12 n/a - Parker Blake Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 381 students
16.4 miles
701 South Navajo Avenue
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203 16.4 PK-2 381
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