Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manuel Demiguel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Manuel DeMiguel Elementary School serves the west part of Flagstaff, AZ, covering an area of approximately 314 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#347 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
60%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.3%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuel Demiguel Elementary School's ranking?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Manuel Demiguel Elementary School often compared to?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles W Sechrist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Manuel Demiguel Elementary School?
561 students attend Manuel Demiguel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manuel Demiguel Elementary School offer ?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Manuel Demiguel Elementary School part of?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192).
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