Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pima Butte 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 57% (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 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pima Butte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pima Butte Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pima Butte 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 Pima Butte Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#262 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pima Butte Elementary School's ranking?
Pima Butte Elementary School is ranked #262 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pima Butte Elementary School often compared to?
Pima Butte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butterfield Elementary School, Santa Rosa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% 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 Pima Butte Elementary School?
428 students attend Pima Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pima Butte Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pima Butte Elementary School?
Pima Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pima Butte Elementary School offer ?
Pima Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pima Butte Elementary School part of?
Pima Butte Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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