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#738 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 37% in state

Kirkland Elementary School

Elementary School · Kirkland Elementary District (4480) · Kirkland, AZ

An elementary school in Kirkland, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

PO BOX 210, Kirkland, AZ 86332

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.1:1
District spending per student$24,563
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Kirkland Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Kirkland 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average276/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,420

Median home value

$189,900

Median rent

$647/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Kirkland Elementary District (4480)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,563NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kirkland Elementary School is listed in Kirkland Elementary District (4480); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kirkland Elementary School

Kirkland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kirkland, AZ, part of Kirkland Elementary District (4480), serving approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kirkland Elementary School

What grades does Kirkland Elementary School serve?

Kirkland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Kirkland Elementary School?

Kirkland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Kirkland Elementary School is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kirkland Elementary School rank in AZ?

Kirkland Elementary School ranks #738 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Kirkland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kirkland 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 Kirkland Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirkland Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kirkland Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kirkland Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Yavapai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
Area population (ZIP 86332)
2,193
Area median age
58.9
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 86332; 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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