Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ray 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ray Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Kearny, AZ, spanning approximately 790.4 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 15.6 miles, while the furthest edge is located 32.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ray Elementary School's student population of 161 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Ray 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 Ray 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
#1440 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
40%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray Elementary School's ranking?
Ray Elementary School is ranked #1440 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ray Elementary School often compared to?
Ray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toltec Elementary School, Saddleback Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ray Elementary School?
161 students attend Ray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ray Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ray Elementary School?
Ray Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ray Elementary School offer ?
Ray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ray Elementary School part of?
Ray Elementary School is part of Ray Unified District (4438).
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