Serving 753 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Robert And Danell Tarwater 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 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School's student population of 753 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
753 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#270 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
22%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
47%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School is ranked #270 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School often compared to?
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basha Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School?
753 students attend Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School?
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School offer ?
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School part of?
Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
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Event
Date
First Day of School for Students
July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>3 2/10/2021Tarwater has an amazing community. Teachers and Parents have open lines of communication. This year, the school has done a good job of implementing new safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We love all the traditions and events that help to enhance the typical educational experience.Review Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Tarwater has an amazing community. Teachers and Parents have open lines of communication. This year, the school has done a good job of implementing new safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We love all the traditions and events that help to enhance the typical educational experience.
Review Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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