Manuel Demiguel Elementary School

3500 S Gillenwater Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manuel Demiguel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manuel Demiguel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Manuel Demiguel Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
559 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Manuel Demiguel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#295 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manuel Demiguel 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.
60%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manuel Demiguel 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.
50-54%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
11%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
48%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
64%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manuel Demiguel 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
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manuel Demiguel 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manuel Demiguel Elementary School's ranking?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School is ranked #295 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Manuel Demiguel Elementary School often compared to?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles W Sechrist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Manuel Demiguel Elementary School?
559 students attend Manuel Demiguel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manuel Demiguel Elementary School?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manuel Demiguel Elementary School offer ?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manuel Demiguel Elementary School part of?
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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