Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tonto Basin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 20% 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-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonto Basin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Tonto Basin Elementary School's student population of 84 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tonto Basin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonto Basin Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#540 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
80%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonto Basin Elementary School's ranking?
Tonto Basin Elementary School is ranked #540 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tonto Basin Elementary School often compared to?
Tonto Basin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Strawberry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tonto Basin Elementary School?
84 students attend Tonto Basin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Tonto Basin Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tonto Basin Elementary School?
Tonto Basin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonto Basin Elementary School offer ?
Tonto Basin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tonto Basin Elementary School part of?
Tonto Basin Elementary School is part of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District.
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