Ajo School serves 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
21%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
58%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ajo School?
346 students attend Ajo School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ajo School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ajo School?
Ajo School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ajo School offer ?
Ajo School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ajo School part of?
Ajo School is part of Ajo Unified District (4409) School District.
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