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#1446 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Vernon Elementary School

Elementary School · Vernon Elementary District (4162) · Vernon, AZ

An elementary school in Vernon, AZ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 89, Vernon, AZ 85940

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$23,557
Chronic Absenteeism59.8%

Students at Vernon Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (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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The neighborhood

Where Vernon 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low192/100K

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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

$63,582

Median home value

$236,200

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

21%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85940; 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.

Vernon Elementary District (4162)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vernon Elementary School is listed in Vernon Elementary District (4162); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vernon Elementary School

Vernon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vernon, AZ, part of Vernon Elementary District (4162), serving approximately 127 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,446 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vernon Elementary School

What grades does Vernon Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Vernon Elementary School?

Vernon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vernon Elementary School rank in AZ?

Vernon Elementary School ranks #1,446 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Vernon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vernon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Vernon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Vernon Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Vernon Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Apache County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.8%
Area population (ZIP 85940)
1,278
Area median age
57
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 85940; 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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