Tavasci Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tavasci Elementary School?
359 students attend Tavasci Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tavasci Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tavasci Elementary School?
Tavasci Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tavasci Elementary School offer ?
Tavasci Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tavasci Elementary School part of?
Tavasci Elementary School is part of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) School District.
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