Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kathryn Sue Simonton 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower 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 46% 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: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kathryn Sue Simonton 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 Kathryn Sue Simonton 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School's ranking?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School often compared to?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Harmon Elementary School, Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School?
381 students attend Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School offer ?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School part of?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School is part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).
In what neighborhood is Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School located?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School is located in the Castlegate neighborhood of San Tan Valley, AZ.
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