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#824 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 41% in state

Elvira Elementary School

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

A Sunnyside Unified District (4407) elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

250 W ELVIRA RD, Tucson, AZ 85756

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.4:1
District spending per student$10,153
Chronic Absenteeism44.5%

Students at Elvira Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 Elvira 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$67,617

Median home value

$210,800

Median rent

$1,256/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85756; 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
Math and Science Success AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–80.4 mi719Compare →
Santa Clara Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–60.6 mi432Compare →
Southgate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–120.8 mi477Compare →
Mission Manor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–61.1 mi487Compare →

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.

Sunnyside Unified District (4407)

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#2 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

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

About Elvira Elementary School

Elvira Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407), serving approximately 654 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elvira Elementary School

What grades does Elvira Elementary School serve?

Elvira Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Elvira Elementary School?

Elvira Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Elvira Elementary School is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elvira Elementary School rank in AZ?

Elvira Elementary School ranks #824 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Elvira Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elvira Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Elvira Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elvira Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Elvira Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Elvira Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
654
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.5%
Area population (ZIP 85756)
36,716
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
36.6
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 85756; 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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