Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tuba City 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tuba City Primary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Tuba City, AZ, covering an extensive area of approximately 2,762 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 50.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tuba City Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tuba City 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 Tuba City Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#1814 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
97%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
83%
39%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
71%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 Tuba City Elementary School's ranking?
Tuba City Elementary School is ranked #1814 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tuba City Elementary School often compared to?
Tuba City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuba City Boarding School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tuba City Elementary School?
406 students attend Tuba City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Tuba City Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tuba City Elementary School?
Tuba City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuba City Elementary School offer ?
Tuba City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuba City Elementary School part of?
Tuba City Elementary School is part of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197).
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