Very Good
#734 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 37% in state
Faras Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas Unified District (4174) · Douglas, AZ
A Douglas Unified District (4174) elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1237, Douglas, AZ 85608
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Faras Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Faras 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,647/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglas), 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)
College educated
1.3%
Poverty rate
55.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loretto Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Sarah Marley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Joe Carlson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Center for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 252 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas Unified District (4174)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Faras Elementary School is listed in Douglas Unified District (4174); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Faras Elementary School
Faras Elementary School is a public elementary school in Douglas, AZ, part of Douglas Unified District (4174), serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #734 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Faras Elementary School
What grades does Faras Elementary School serve?
Faras Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Faras Elementary School?
Faras Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faras Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Faras Elementary School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Faras Elementary School rank in AZ?
Faras Elementary School ranks #734 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Faras Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Faras Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Faras Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Faras Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Faras Elementary School a charter school?
No, Faras Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Faras Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Faras Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (520) 364-8461
- Area population (ZIP 85608)
- 2,944
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 85608; 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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