Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fruchthendler Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fruchthendler Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruchthendler Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#40 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
34%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Fruchthendler Elementary School's ranking?
Fruchthendler Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Fruchthendler Elementary School often compared to?
Fruchthendler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fruchthendler Elementary School?
327 students attend Fruchthendler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fruchthendler Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruchthendler Elementary School?
Fruchthendler Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruchthendler Elementary School offer ?
Fruchthendler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fruchthendler Elementary School part of?
Fruchthendler Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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