Apache Elementary School

10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Apache Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in AZ)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Apache Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Apache Elementary School's student population of 12 students has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
12 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Apache Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
(15-16)
≥50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Apache Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
≥50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Apache Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Apache Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
American Indian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Apache Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
17%
3%
Hispanic
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47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Apache Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
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6%
White
83%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Apache Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Apache Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Apache Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Apache Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Apache Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Apache Elementary School often compared to?
Apache Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bella Vista Elementary School, Benson Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Apache Elementary School?
12 students attend Apache Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Apache Elementary School students are White, and 17% of students are Asian.
What grades does Apache Elementary School offer ?
Apache Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Apache Elementary School part of?
Apache Elementary School is part of Apache Elementary District (4178) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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