Serving 695 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elvira Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Elvira Elementary School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Elvira Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elvira Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#903 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Elvira Elementary School is ranked #903 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Elvira Elementary School often compared to?
Elvira Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet, Drexel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Elvira Elementary School?
695 students attend Elvira Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Elvira Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elvira Elementary School?
Elvira Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elvira Elementary School offer ?
Elvira Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elvira Elementary School part of?
Elvira Elementary School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.
In what neighborhood is Elvira Elementary School located?
Elvira Elementary School is located in the Barrio Nopal neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Barrio Nopal.
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