Excellent
#131 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 7% in state
Ash Fork Elementary School
Elementary School · Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) · Ash Fork, AZ
An Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 247, Ash Fork, AZ 86320
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ash Fork Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 40 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ash Fork Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average276/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,553
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ash Fork Elementary School is listed in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ash Fork Elementary School
Ash Fork Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ash Fork, AZ, part of Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471), serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ash Fork Elementary School
What grades does Ash Fork Elementary School serve?
Ash Fork Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ash Fork Elementary School?
Ash Fork Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ash Fork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ash Fork Elementary School is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ash Fork Elementary School rank in AZ?
Ash Fork Elementary School ranks #131 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Ash Fork Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ash Fork Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ash Fork Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ash Fork Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ash Fork Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ash Fork Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ash Fork Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ash Fork Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.8%
- Phone
- (928) 637-2561
- Area population (ZIP 86320)
- 2,482
- Area median age
- 59.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86320; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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