Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Elgin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elgin Elementary School's student population of 134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
134 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Elgin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#657 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
32%
48%

Black
1%
6%

White
66%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin Elementary School's ranking?
Elgin Elementary School is ranked #657 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Elgin Elementary School?
134 students attend Elgin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Elgin Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin Elementary School?
Elgin Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elgin Elementary School offer ?
Elgin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Elgin Elementary School part of?
Elgin Elementary School is part of Sonoita Elementary District (4461) School District.
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