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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

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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-6.96 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42%
Reading/ELA Proficiency37%
Overall Proficiency40%
Expected (poverty-adj.)9%
vs. Expected+30.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment9.8Exceptional20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,410

Congress Elementary School — Students at Congress Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

0.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 49.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.8%
School
State
N/A

Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
44.5%
ELA
34.5%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%

* 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.

Overall Score
5.6/10
32th percentile in AZ
Academic
8.4/10
8.4/10
Growth
2.3/10
Below average
Environment
9.8/10
Above average

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
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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.

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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
Data Year
2023–2024

District

Congress Elementary District (4479)
District Enrollment
106
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,634
District Rank
#1 of 1

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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