Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School vs. Capitol Elementary School
Should I attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School or Capitol Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Overview
Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Capitol Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
275 students
424 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1559 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1448 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
19
39
Grade 1 Students
31
41
Grade 2 Students
35
40
Grade 3 Students
30
48
Grade 4 Students
25
62
Grade 5 Students
27
50
Grade 6 Students
39
49
Grade 7 Students
30
44
Grade 8 Students
33
51
Ungraded Students
6
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
76%
89%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
8%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
11%
