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#1898 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Ellsworth Elementary School

Elementary School · J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Queen Creek, AZ

A J O Combs Unified School District (4445) elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

38454 N CAROLINA AVE, Queen Creek, AZ 85140

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$9,719
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

Students at Ellsworth Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Ellsworth 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. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated950/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Queen Creek), 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

$98,668

Median home value

$411,800

Median rent

$1,883/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85140; 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
J. O. Combs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–80.6 mi596Compare →
Jack Harmon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–60.6 mi385Compare →
Combs Online School for SuccessEnrollment path unverified2.9K–120.7 mi110Compare →
Combs Traditional AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.4K–60.8 mi204Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

J O Combs Unified School District (4445)

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$9,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ellsworth Elementary School is listed in J O Combs Unified School District (4445); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ellsworth Elementary School

Ellsworth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Queen Creek, AZ, part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445), serving approximately 559 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,898 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ellsworth Elementary School

What grades does Ellsworth Elementary School serve?

Ellsworth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary School?

Ellsworth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ellsworth Elementary School rank in AZ?

Ellsworth Elementary School ranks #1,898 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Ellsworth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ellsworth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Ellsworth Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellsworth Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ellsworth Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ellsworth Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
559
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.7%
Area population (ZIP 85140)
51,078
Area average commute
37.2 min
Area median age
34.7
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 85140; 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

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