Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Winifred Harelson 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 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Winifred Harelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Winifred Harelson Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Winifred Harelson 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 Winifred Harelson Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#340 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
30%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Winifred Harelson Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Winifred Harelson Elementary School often compared to?
Winifred Harelson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Painted Sky Elementary School, Copper Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Winifred Harelson Elementary School?
434 students attend Winifred Harelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Winifred Harelson Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winifred Harelson Elementary School?
Winifred Harelson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winifred Harelson Elementary School offer ?
Winifred Harelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Winifred Harelson Elementary School part of?
Winifred Harelson Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
In what neighborhood is Winifred Harelson Elementary School located?
Winifred Harelson Elementary School is located in the Catalina Citrus Estates neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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