Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W Arthur Sewel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W Arthur Sewel Elementary School serves a 2.1 square mile area in the eastern part of Tucson, AZ, with typical drive times of 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 1.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire and empower students for success.
School Rankings
W Arthur Sewel 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 W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#697 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 W Arthur Sewel Elementary School's ranking?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is ranked #697 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are W Arthur Sewel Elementary School often compared to?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Borman K-8 School, Annie Kellond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
200 students attend W Arthur Sewel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of W Arthur Sewel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does W Arthur Sewel Elementary School offer ?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W Arthur Sewel Elementary School part of?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is W Arthur Sewel Elementary School located?
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is located in the Sewell neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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