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#1386 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Debbie Braff Elementary School
Elementary School · Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) · Kayenta, AZ
A Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 337, Kayenta, AZ 86033
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Debbie Braff Elementary School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 Debbie Braff 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low217/100K
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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
$47,973
Median home value
$38,300
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
31.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayenta Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| K.u.s.d.#27 - a B C PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 44.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Debbie Braff Elementary School is listed in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Debbie Braff Elementary School
Debbie Braff Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kayenta, AZ, part of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,386 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Debbie Braff Elementary School
What grades does Debbie Braff Elementary School serve?
Debbie Braff Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Debbie Braff Elementary School?
Debbie Braff Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Debbie Braff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Debbie Braff Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Debbie Braff Elementary School rank in AZ?
Debbie Braff Elementary School ranks #1,386 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Debbie Braff Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Debbie Braff Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Debbie Braff Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Debbie Braff Elementary School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Debbie Braff Elementary School a charter school?
No, Debbie Braff Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Debbie Braff Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Debbie Braff Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.7%
- Phone
- (928) 697-2301
- Area population (ZIP 86033)
- 8,245
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 86033; 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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