Pearce Elementary School in Pearce, AZ serves grades PK–8 with an enrollment of 132 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency ranges between 30–34%, which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%, while reading proficiency is 40–44%, also approximately equal to the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency at Pearce Elementary is 21–39%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 24%.
The school's graduation rate remains consistently low at 50%, significantly below the state average graduation rate of 77%.
Minority enrollment is 61%, with 70 Hispanic students and notable stability in total enrollment around 130–143 students over recent years.
The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch increased notably from 34% free lunch eligibility in 2022 to 45% in 2023, indicating changing socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pearce Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pearce, AZ, encompassing approximately 201 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pearce Elementary School's student population of 136 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Excellence is the Expectation!
School Rankings
Pearce Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearce Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#733 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 Pearce Elementary School's ranking?
Pearce Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pearce Elementary School often compared to?
Pearce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ash Creek Elementary School, Willcox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pearce Elementary School?
136 students attend Pearce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pearce Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearce Elementary School?
Pearce Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pearce Elementary School offer ?
Pearce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pearce Elementary School part of?
Pearce Elementary School is part of Pearce Elementary District (4186).
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