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#1949 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Craycroft Elementary School

Elementary School · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Tucson, AZ

A Sunnyside Unified District (4407) elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5455 E. Littletown Rd., Tucson, AZ 85706

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$10,153
Chronic Absenteeism61.3%

Students at Craycroft Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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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The neighborhood

Where Craycroft 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,922/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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

$49,072

Median home value

$169,600

Median rent

$981/mo

College educated

9.6%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

23.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Los Ninos Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–62.2 mi427Compare →
Gallego Primary Fine Arts MagnetEnrollment path unverified5.0K–32.3 mi526Compare →
Irene Erickson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–53.7 mi333Compare →
Borman K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–83.8 mi457Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Sunnyside Unified District (4407)

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#18 of 21
District spending per student
$10,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Craycroft Elementary School is listed in Sunnyside Unified District (4407); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Craycroft Elementary School

Craycroft Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407), serving approximately 595 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,949 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Craycroft Elementary School

What grades does Craycroft Elementary School serve?

Craycroft Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Craycroft Elementary School?

Craycroft Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Craycroft Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Craycroft Elementary School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Craycroft Elementary School rank in AZ?

Craycroft Elementary School ranks #1,949 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Craycroft Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Craycroft Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Craycroft Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Craycroft Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Craycroft Elementary School a charter school?

No, Craycroft Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Craycroft Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Craycroft Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
595
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.3%
Area population (ZIP 85706)
56,022
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
29.3
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 85706; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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