Palm Lane North Elementary School (Closed 2017)
- Palm Lane North Elementary School served 25 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 25 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 16% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 42% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cartwright Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
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