Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salome 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salome Elementary School serves the entire district of Salome, AZ, encompassing an extensive attendance area of approximately 599.2 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 34 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salome Elementary School's student population of 119 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Salome 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 Salome Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1537 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
65%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
32%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salome Elementary School's ranking?
Salome Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 1,921 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Salome Elementary School?
119 students attend Salome Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Salome Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salome Elementary School?
Salome Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salome Elementary School offer ?
Salome Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salome Elementary School part of?
Salome Elementary School is part of Salome Consolidated Elementary District (4514).
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