Salt River Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salt River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Salt River Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salt River Elementary School is 0.00, 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)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Salt River Elementary School?
252 students attend Salt River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Salt River Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salt River Elementary School?
Salt River Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salt River Elementary School offer ?
Salt River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Salt River Elementary School part of?
Salt River Elementary School is part of Salt River Elementary School District.
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