Tavan Elementary School
Tavan Elementary School serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Tavan Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tavan Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Tavan Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Tavan Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#620 out of 2120 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1

American Indian
3%
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
57%
46%

Black
10%
6%

White
25%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Tavan Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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