Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, O'connor 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'Connor Elementary School serves the southern part of Mesa, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'connor Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
O'connor 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 O'connor Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1209 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Ocelots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'connor Elementary School's ranking?
O'connor Elementary School is ranked #1209 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are O'connor Elementary School often compared to?
O'connor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bush Elementary School, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend O'connor Elementary School?
386 students attend O'connor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of O'connor Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'connor Elementary School?
O'connor Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does O'connor Elementary School offer ?
O'connor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O'connor Elementary School part of?
O'connor Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
In what neighborhood is O'connor Elementary School located?
O'connor Elementary School is located in the Stoneybrook neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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