Excellent
#329 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 16% in state
Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ
A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2300 S GARDNER DR, Chandler, AZ 85286
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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
$118,759
Median home value
$548,900
Median rent
$2,031/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85286; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| T. Dale Hancock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Casa Del Nino Bilingual Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.3 mi | 8 | 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.
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.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #22 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 753 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary
What grades does Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary serve?
Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary?
Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary rank in AZ?
Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary ranks #329 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary a charter school?
No, Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary a Title I school?
No, Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (480) 883-4300
- Area population (ZIP 85286)
- 49,870
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 85286; 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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