Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pima Butte Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 64% 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: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pima Butte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pima Butte Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
A Community Dedicated to Student Success
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Pima Butte 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 Pima Butte Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#277 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
38%
49%
Black
11%
6%
White
36%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pima Butte Elementary School's ranking?
Pima Butte Elementary School is ranked #277 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pima Butte Elementary School often compared to?
Pima Butte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butterfield Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% 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 Pima Butte Elementary School?
407 students attend Pima Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pima Butte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pima Butte Elementary School?
Pima Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pima Butte Elementary School offer ?
Pima Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pima Butte Elementary School part of?
Pima Butte Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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