Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Senita Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Senita Elementary School's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of La Senita Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Senita Elementary School often compared to?
La Senita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzanita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend La Senita Elementary School?
207 students attend La Senita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of La Senita Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Senita Elementary School?
La Senita Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does La Senita Elementary School offer ?
La Senita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is La Senita Elementary School part of?
La Senita Elementary School is part of Kingman Unified School District (79598).
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