Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School

5702 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 53%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
338 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School is 0.24, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
(09-10)
53%
60%
(09-10)
62%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
87%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
7%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School?
338 students attend Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School?
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School offer ?
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School part of?
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 53%
  • : 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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