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Helen Keeling Elementary School

2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Helen Keeling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1705 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helen Keeling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helen Keeling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Helen Keeling Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Helen Keeling Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
67%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Helen Keeling Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Helen Keeling Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Helen Keeling Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Helen Keeling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Helen Keeling Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Helen Keeling Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helen Keeling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Helen Keeling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Keeling Elementary School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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