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#1272 of 2,006 schools in AZ
John Q Thomas Elementary School
Elementary School · Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Flagstaff, AZ
A Flagstaff Unified District (4192) elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3330 E LOCKETT RD, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Q Thomas Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 John Q Thomas 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,706/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flagstaff), 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
$77,486
Median home value
$464,100
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Pine Forest SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| W F Killip Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Flagstaff Unified District (4192)
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Q Thomas Elementary School is listed in Flagstaff Unified District (4192); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Q Thomas Elementary School
John Q Thomas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flagstaff, AZ, part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192), serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,272 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Q Thomas Elementary School
What grades does John Q Thomas Elementary School serve?
John Q Thomas Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John Q Thomas Elementary School?
John Q Thomas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Q Thomas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Q Thomas Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Q Thomas Elementary School rank in AZ?
John Q Thomas Elementary School ranks #1,272 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is John Q Thomas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Q Thomas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 John Q Thomas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Q Thomas Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Q Thomas Elementary School a charter school?
No, John Q Thomas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Q Thomas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John Q Thomas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Coconino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (928) 773-4110
- Area population (ZIP 86004)
- 36,893
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 86004; 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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