Saguaro Elementary School

1501 N Center Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Saguaro Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Saguaro Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saguaro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Saguaro Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
471 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Saguaro Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Saguaro Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1630 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
9%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
63%
47%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
16%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saguaro Elementary School's ranking?
Saguaro Elementary School is ranked #1630 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Saguaro Elementary School?
471 students attend Saguaro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Saguaro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saguaro Elementary School?
Saguaro Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saguaro Elementary School offer ?
Saguaro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Saguaro Elementary School part of?
Saguaro Elementary School is part of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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