Average
#1360 of 2,000 schools in AZ
Congress Elementary School
Elementary School · Congress Elementary District (4479)
PO BOX 68, Congress, AZ 85332
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona elementary schools
#810 of 1,216
School environment
9.8 / 10
Exceptional
About Congress Elementary School
Congress Elementary School serves 106 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in the small community of Congress, Arizona. This regular public school maintains an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1 with 11 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for personalized attention and close relationships between educators and students. The school has earned a solid 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 77th percentile statewide, placing 465th among Arizona's 2,029 schools.
Academically, Congress Elementary shows particular strength in mathematics, with 42% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 37% demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. These performance levels indicate steady academic progress with continued opportunities for growth. The school draws from a tight-knit rural community where the median household income is $60,208 and median home values reach $213,300.
About 17% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 17.1% among the ZIP code's 1,633 residents. Congress Elementary School operates in Arizona's remote rural landscape of Yavapai County, where students benefit from small-town values and the individual attention that comes with a close-knit educational community.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 106 students, Congress Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1, Congress Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Congress Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
Score Breakdown
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Congress Elementary School — Students at Congress Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
0.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.3/10.
How Congress Elementary School Compares
See how Congress Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 62% (2019) to 42% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 57% (2019) to 37% (2022).
Location
PO BOX 68, Congress, AZ 85332
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Congress Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Skull Valley Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 24.8 miles away, in nearby Skull Valley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Morristown Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 25.8 miles away, in nearby Morristown), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Yarnell Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 9.5 miles away, in nearby Peeples Valley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Congress, see our Congress schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 33.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Yarnell Elementary School Peeples Valley | 9.5 mi | 9.1 |
| West-MEC - Wickenburg High School Wickenburg | 15.7 mi | — |
| Wickenburg High School Wickenburg | 15.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Wickenburg Virtual Academy Wickenburg | 15.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Vulture Peak Middle School Wickenburg | 15.7 mi | 8.1 |
| WICKENBURG CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wickenburg | 15.8 mi | 6.7 |
| GOSPEL OUTREACH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wickenburg | 15.9 mi | — |
| Hassayampa Elementary School Wickenburg | 16.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Hillside Elementary School Bagdad | 17.5 mi | — |
| Kirkland Elementary School Kirkland | 19.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Skull Valley Elementary School Skull Valley | 24.8 mi | 9.6 |
| Aguila Elementary School Aguila | 24.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Aguila Pre-School Aguila | 24.1 mi | — |
| Morristown Elementary School Morristown | 25.8 mi | 9.2 |
| PRIMAVERA SCHOOL Prescott | 32.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Nadaburg Online Virtual Academy Wittmann | 33.1 mi | — |
| Mountainside High School Wittmann | 33.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Nadaburg Elementary School Wittmann | 33.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Bagdad Elementary School Bagdad | 33.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Bagdad Middle / Senior High School Bagdad | 33.4 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85332 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,500
Median Home Value
$236,800
Population
1,777
College Educated
19.1%
Homeownership
92.1%
Poverty Rate
17%
Median Age
69.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Congress Elementary School has a median household income of $57,500. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $236,800. The area has a poverty rate of 17.0%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ASU Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest STEM K-5 School Tempe, AZ | 5.6 |
| LOGOS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Casa Grande, AZ | 5.6 |
| MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Show Low, AZ | 5.5 |
| STEP UP SCHOOL Mesa, AZ | 5.5 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Glendale, AZ | 5.4 |
| EAST FORK LUTHERAN SCHOOL Whiteriver, AZ | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Congress Elementary School
What grades does Congress Elementary School serve?
Congress Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Congress Elementary School?
Congress Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congress Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Congress Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Congress Elementary School rank in AZ?
Congress Elementary School is ranked #1360 out of 2,000 schools in AZ.
What is Congress Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Congress Elementary School has a composite rating of 5.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Congress Elementary School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Congress Elementary School has 49.5% math proficiency and 42.8% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Congress Elementary School a charter school?
No, Congress Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Congress Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Congress Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Average (276/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yavapai County
- Phone
- (928) 427-9850
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Congress Elementary District (4479)- District Enrollment
- 106
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,634
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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