Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School

3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#1251 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frances Owen Holaway 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.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frances Owen Holaway 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
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
58%
47%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
29%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School.
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Frances Owen Holaway 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%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frances Owen Holaway 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
28%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frances Owen Holaway 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 Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School's ranking?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is ranked #1251 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School?
311 students attend Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School offer ?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School part of?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
In what neighborhood is Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School located?
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School is located in the Richland Heights West neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Richland Heights West.

School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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