Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lura Kinsey 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lura Kinsey Elementary School serves the southern part of Flagstaff, AZ, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 1,111.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 57.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lura Kinsey Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lura Kinsey 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 Lura Kinsey Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1537 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
52%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lura Kinsey Elementary School's ranking?
Lura Kinsey Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Lura Kinsey Elementary School often compared to?
Lura Kinsey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eva Marshall Elementary School, Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Lura Kinsey Elementary School?
312 students attend Lura Kinsey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lura Kinsey Elementary School students are American Indian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lura Kinsey Elementary School?
Lura Kinsey Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lura Kinsey Elementary School offer ?
Lura Kinsey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lura Kinsey Elementary School part of?
Lura Kinsey Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192).
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