Capps Elementary School

3375 Buckskin Canyon Rd
Heber, AZ 85928
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 108 students in grades 4-6, Capps Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Capps Elementary School's student population of 108 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
108 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Capps Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capps Elementary School is 0.49, 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)
#352 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capps 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 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capps 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
23%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Capps Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Capps Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
68%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Capps Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Capps 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
55%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Capps 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
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Capps 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 is Capps Elementary School's ranking?
Capps Elementary School is ranked #352 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Capps Elementary School?
108 students attend Capps Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Capps Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Capps Elementary School offer ?
Capps Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Capps Elementary School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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