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#1390 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Pima Elementary School
Elementary School · Pima Unified District (4220) · Pima, AZ
A Pima Unified District (4220) elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 429, Pima, AZ 85543
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pima Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 Pima 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low134/100K
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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
$89,808
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hinton Accommodation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 72 | Compare → |
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| Jack Daley Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–2 | 4.9 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Thatcher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–6 | 5.0 mi | 537 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Pima Unified District (4220)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pima Elementary School is listed in Pima Unified District (4220); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pima Elementary School
Pima Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pima, AZ, part of Pima Unified District (4220), serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,390 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pima Elementary School
What grades does Pima Elementary School serve?
Pima Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pima Elementary School?
Pima Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pima Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pima Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pima Elementary School rank in AZ?
Pima Elementary School ranks #1,390 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Pima Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pima Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Pima Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pima Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pima Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pima Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pima Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pima Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (928) 387-8051
- Area population (ZIP 85543)
- 4,878
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 85543; 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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