Tumbleweed Elementary School serves 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Tumbleweed Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tumbleweed Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tumbleweed Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tumbleweed Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tumbleweed Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1083 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
52%
46%
Black
7%
6%
White
32%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tumbleweed Elementary School's ranking?
Tumbleweed Elementary School is ranked #1083 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tumbleweed Elementary School?
443 students attend Tumbleweed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tumbleweed Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumbleweed Elementary School?
Tumbleweed Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tumbleweed Elementary School offer ?
Tumbleweed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tumbleweed Elementary School part of?
Tumbleweed Elementary School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
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