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Sacaton Elementary
Elementary School · Sacaton Elementary District (4449) · Sacaton, AZ
An elementary school in Sacaton, AZ where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 98, Sacaton, AZ 85147
- Math 8% proficient (2019)
- Reading 8% proficient (2019)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sacaton Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 8% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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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
$53,159
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$249/mo
College educated
5%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85147; 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.
Sacaton Elementary District (4449)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sacaton Elementary is listed in Sacaton Elementary District (4449); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sacaton Elementary
Sacaton Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacaton, AZ, part of Sacaton Elementary District (4449), serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,948 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sacaton Elementary
What grades does Sacaton Elementary serve?
Sacaton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sacaton Elementary?
Sacaton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacaton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacaton Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sacaton Elementary rank in AZ?
Sacaton Elementary ranks #1,948 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sacaton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacaton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Sacaton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sacaton Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Sacaton Elementary a charter school?
No, Sacaton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sacaton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sacaton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.6%
- Phone
- (520) 562-8600
- Area population (ZIP 85147)
- 4,701
- Area median age
- 28.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 85147; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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