Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Winifred Harelson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winifred Harelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Winifred Harelson Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winifred Harelson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winifred Harelson Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#204 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
27%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winifred Harelson Elementary School's ranking?
Winifred Harelson Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Winifred Harelson Elementary School often compared to?
Winifred Harelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Painted Sky Elementary School, Copper Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Winifred Harelson Elementary School?
472 students attend Winifred Harelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Winifred Harelson Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winifred Harelson Elementary School?
Winifred Harelson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winifred Harelson Elementary School offer ?
Winifred Harelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Winifred Harelson Elementary School part of?
Winifred Harelson Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
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