Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier 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 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School's student population of 673 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier 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 Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#368 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
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 Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School is ranked #368 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School?
673 students attend Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School?
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School part of?
Dr. Gary And Annette Auxier Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School for Students
July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
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