Below Average
#1717 of 2,006 schools in AZ
La Senita Elementary
Elementary School · Kingman Unified School District (79598) · Kingman, AZ
A Kingman Unified School District (79598) elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3033 MCDONALD AVE, Kingman, AZ 86401
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Senita Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 51 points since 2013, to 25% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where La Senita Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingman), 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
$64,087
Median home value
$247,300
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingman Academy of Learning - Intermediate SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Kingman Academy of Learning - Primary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–2 | 1.8 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Desert Willow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Manzanita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 803 | Compare → |
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.
Kingman Unified School District (79598)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $9,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Senita Elementary is listed in Kingman Unified School District (79598); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Senita Elementary
La Senita Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingman, AZ, part of Kingman Unified School District (79598), serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,717 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Senita Elementary
What grades does La Senita Elementary serve?
La Senita Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend La Senita Elementary?
La Senita Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Senita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Senita Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Senita Elementary rank in AZ?
La Senita Elementary ranks #1,717 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is La Senita Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Senita Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 La Senita Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Senita Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is La Senita Elementary a charter school?
No, La Senita Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Senita Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Senita Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (928) 753-6413
- Area population (ZIP 86401)
- 29,071
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 86401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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