Raul Grijalva Elementary School in Tucson, AZ, serves 476 students in grades Pre–K through 5 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the district average ratio of 18:1.
The school's math proficiency is 9%, significantly lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Tucson Unified District average of 22%, showing a decline from earlier years when proficiency was above 50%.
Reading proficiency stands at 10%, which is considerably lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 29%, marking a decrease from proficiency levels above 60% reported in earlier years.
Science proficiency at 5% is well below the state average of 24% and district average of 15%, indicating consistently low performance relative to peer schools.
Enrollment has declined from over 700 students in previous years to 476 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remains high, reflecting a consistently large low–income student population above 70%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raul Grijalva Elementary School serves the southwest part of Tucson, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raul Grijalva Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is quality experiences, every day, every student; quality teaching, every day, every teacher; quality leaders, every day, every person.
School Rankings
Raul Grijalva Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raul Grijalva Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1849 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Raul Grijalva Elementary School's ranking?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School is ranked #1849 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Raul Grijalva Elementary School often compared to?
Raul Grijalva Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John E White Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Raul Grijalva Elementary School?
472 students attend Raul Grijalva Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Raul Grijalva Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raul Grijalva Elementary School?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Raul Grijalva Elementary School offer ?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raul Grijalva Elementary School part of?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Raul Grijalva Elementary School located?
Raul Grijalva Elementary School is located in the Midvale Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Midvale Park.
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