Very Good
#540 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 27% in state
C I Waggoner School
Elementary School · Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Tempe, AZ
A Kyrene Elementary District (4267) elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 E CARVER RD, Tempe, AZ 85284
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C I Waggoner School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 C I Waggoner School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$154,663
Median home value
$646,300
Median rent
$2,162/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85284; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayspring Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Center for Educational ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Kyrene De Los Ninos SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Kyrene Del Cielo SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 658 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kyrene Elementary District (4267)
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #11 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
C I Waggoner School is listed in Kyrene Elementary District (4267); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C I Waggoner School
C I Waggoner School is a public elementary school in Tempe, AZ, part of Kyrene Elementary District (4267), serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C I Waggoner School
What grades does C I Waggoner School serve?
C I Waggoner School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend C I Waggoner School?
C I Waggoner School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C I Waggoner School?
The student-teacher ratio at C I Waggoner School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C I Waggoner School rank in AZ?
C I Waggoner School ranks #540 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is C I Waggoner School's MySchoolScout rating?
C I Waggoner School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 C I Waggoner School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C I Waggoner School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is C I Waggoner School a charter school?
No, C I Waggoner School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C I Waggoner School a Title I school?
No, C I Waggoner School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (480) 541-5600
- Area population (ZIP 85284)
- 19,696
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
Official sources & links
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 85284; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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