Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Santa Clara 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Clara Elementary School serves the west part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 35.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Clara Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1790 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)
16%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Santa Clara Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Clara Elementary School is ranked #1790 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Santa Clara Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Clara Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harriet Johnson Primary School, Los Amigos 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 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Santa Clara Elementary School?
422 students attend Santa Clara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Santa Clara Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Clara Elementary School?
Santa Clara Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Clara Elementary School offer ?
Santa Clara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Clara Elementary School part of?
Santa Clara Elementary School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407).
In what neighborhood is Santa Clara Elementary School located?
Santa Clara Elementary School is located in the Elvira neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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