Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District

445 S. Old West Hwy 188
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 84 students in Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,492 Schools
# Students
84 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#167 out of 631 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215)  School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
47%
# Black Students
n/a
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
67 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
80%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
8
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,440 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,714 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,440
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,714
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tonto Basin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
445 S. Old Hwy 188
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
(928) 479-2277
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District?
Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District manages 1 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the rank of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District?
Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District is ranked #164 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District?
80% of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District?
Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,714 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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