Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sentinel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sentinel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sentinel Elementary School's student population of 38 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sentinel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sentinel Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#840 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
8%
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
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sentinel Elementary School's ranking?
Sentinel Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sentinel Elementary School?
38 students attend Sentinel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sentinel Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sentinel Elementary School?
Sentinel Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sentinel Elementary School offer ?
Sentinel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sentinel Elementary School part of?
Sentinel Elementary School is part of Sentinel Elementary District (4250) School District.
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