Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tonto Basin Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonto Basin Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 372.5 square miles in Tonto Basin, AZ. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonto Basin Elementary School's student population of 79 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tonto Basin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonto Basin Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#861 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Tonto Basin Elementary School's ranking?
Tonto Basin Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tonto Basin Elementary School often compared to?
Tonto Basin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Strawberry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tonto Basin Elementary School?
79 students attend Tonto Basin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Tonto Basin Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonto Basin Elementary School?
Tonto Basin Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonto Basin Elementary School offer ?
Tonto Basin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonto Basin Elementary School part of?
Tonto Basin Elementary School is part of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215).
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