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#804 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 40% in state
Joe Carlson Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas Unified District (4174) · Douglas, AZ
A Douglas Unified District (4174) elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 N LOUIS AVE, Douglas, AZ 85607
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joe Carlson Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Joe Carlson 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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)
Median income
$40,576
Median home value
$134,000
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #2 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
Joe Carlson Elementary School is listed in Douglas Unified District (4174); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joe Carlson Elementary School
Joe Carlson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Douglas, AZ, part of Douglas Unified District (4174), serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #804 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe Carlson Elementary School
What grades does Joe Carlson Elementary School serve?
Joe Carlson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Joe Carlson Elementary School?
Joe Carlson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Carlson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Carlson Elementary School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joe Carlson Elementary School rank in AZ?
Joe Carlson Elementary School ranks #804 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Joe Carlson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joe Carlson 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 Joe Carlson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe Carlson Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joe Carlson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joe Carlson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joe Carlson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joe Carlson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.3%
- Phone
- (520) 805-4400
- Area population (ZIP 85607)
- 17,009
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 85607; 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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