Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruth Powell 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 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Ruth Powell 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 Ruth Powell 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ruth Powell Elementary School?
523 students attend Ruth Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ruth Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Powell Elementary School?
Ruth Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth Powell Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ruth Powell Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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