Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Douglas 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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walter Douglas Elementary School serves the southeast part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings
Douglas 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 Douglas Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#1649 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
82%
49%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
12%
33%
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Elementary School is ranked #1649 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Douglas Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Robert Hendricks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
503 students attend Douglas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Douglas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Douglas Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Elementary School part of?
Douglas Elementary School is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405).
In what neighborhood is Douglas Elementary School located?
Douglas Elementary School is located in the Flowing Wells neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Flowing Wells.
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