Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Anna Marie Jacobson 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 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anna Marie Jacobson 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
Diversity
School Overview
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School's student population of 675 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anna Marie Jacobson 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 Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#142 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
26%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School's ranking?
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School often compared to?
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, Basha Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School?
675 students attend Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School?
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School offer ?
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School part of?
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
In what neighborhood is Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School located?
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School is located in the Island at Ocotillo neighborhood of Chandler, AZ.
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