Serving 59 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alpine Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alpine Elementary School's student population of 59 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alpine Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpine Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
51%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpine Elementary School's ranking?
Alpine Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Alpine Elementary School often compared to?
Alpine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinle Elementary School, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
59 students attend Alpine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Alpine Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alpine Elementary School offer ?
Alpine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alpine Elementary School part of?
Alpine Elementary School is part of Alpine Elementary District (4161) School District.
School Calendar
View the Alpine Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 3/9/2007
Dear alpine students i am so happy about what has happend so far with this school and i wanted to see if mabye if we could require a hot lunch program beacause. my mother is starting to get really stressed about the whole sack lunch thing. my friends also are starting to starve during lunch because they forget their lunch and they do not like what the school is providing. they are also to shy to ask so i just wanted to infom you of that.
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