Below Average
#1753 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Douglas Elementary School
Elementary School · Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Tucson, AZ
A Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3302 N FLOWING WELLS RD, Tucson, AZ 85705
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 Douglas 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$36,606
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Math and ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Academy Del SolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| E C Nash SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Homer Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 380 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Elementary School is listed in Flowing Wells Unified District (4405); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Elementary School
Douglas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), serving approximately 539 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Elementary School
What grades does Douglas Elementary School serve?
Douglas Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Elementary School rank in AZ?
Douglas Elementary School ranks #1,753 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Douglas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Douglas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Douglas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Douglas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Douglas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (520) 696-8300
- Area population (ZIP 85705)
- 54,853
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 85705; 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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