Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sentinel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sentinel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sentinel Elementary School's student population of 36 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sentinel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sentinel Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
75%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sentinel Elementary School's ranking?
Sentinel Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sentinel Elementary School?
36 students attend Sentinel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sentinel Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sentinel Elementary School?
Sentinel Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sentinel Elementary School offer ?
Sentinel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sentinel Elementary School part of?
Sentinel Elementary School is part of Sentinel Elementary District (4250) School District.
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