Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helen Keeling 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Helen Keeling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Helen Keeling Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Helen Keeling Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Keeling Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1705 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
67%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Helen Keeling Elementary School is ranked #1705 out of 1,956 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Helen Keeling Elementary School?
254 students attend Helen Keeling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Helen Keeling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Keeling Elementary School?
Helen Keeling Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helen Keeling Elementary School offer ?
Helen Keeling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Helen Keeling Elementary School part of?
Helen Keeling Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
In what neighborhood is Helen Keeling Elementary School located?
Helen Keeling Elementary School is located in the Keeling neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Keeling.
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