Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pomeroy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pomeroy Elementary School serves the southwest part of Chandler, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pomeroy Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Pomeroy 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 Pomeroy Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#648 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)33.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Pomeroy Elementary School's ranking?
Pomeroy Elementary School is ranked #648 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pomeroy Elementary School often compared to?
Pomeroy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Sendas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pomeroy Elementary School?
512 students attend Pomeroy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pomeroy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomeroy Elementary School?
Pomeroy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pomeroy Elementary School offer ?
Pomeroy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pomeroy Elementary School part of?
Pomeroy Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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