Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Salk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salk Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salk 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 Salk 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
#1189 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
28%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scorpions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salk Elementary School's ranking?
Salk Elementary School is ranked #1189 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Salk Elementary School often compared to?
Salk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sanborn Elementary School, Curry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Salk Elementary School?
494 students attend Salk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Salk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salk Elementary School?
Salk Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salk Elementary School offer ?
Salk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salk Elementary School part of?
Salk Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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