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El Capitan Public School

Summary:

El Capitan Public School is a high-performing 6-12 grade public school in Colorado City, Arizona, serving 243 students. The school is part of the Colorado City Unified District, which is ranked 85 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

El Capitan Public School has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, ranking in the top 10-15% of Arizona high schools in recent years. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 39th out of 469 Arizona high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students at El Capitan Public School have outperformed the state and district averages in various standardized tests, with 71% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in AzSCI/Science, compared to the state average of 22%. However, the school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 60% to 68.4%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate, ranging from 4.4% to 10.4%, is generally higher than the state average.

While El Capitan Public School's academic performance is impressive, the school's predominantly white student population, which is significantly higher than the state average, may warrant further investigation into the factors contributing to this demographic composition. Additionally, the school's higher student-teacher ratio suggests that it may need to allocate more resources towards hiring additional teachers to provide more personalized attention to students. Overall, El Capitan Public School is a high-performing institution that has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, but there may be opportunities for improvement in supporting student success and retention.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 255 N. Cottonwood St.
       Colorado City, AZ  86021

(928) 875-9000

District: Colorado City Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,634 Help


Feeder schools for El Capitan Public School:

Elementary:    Cottonwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
American Indian:
3.3%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Compare Details El Capitan Public School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details El Capitan Public School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details El Capitan Public School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.52. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of El Capitan Public School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), American Indian (3.3%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Capitan Public School is 20.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Capitan Public School is $10,634.
Schooldigger Rankings:

El Capitan Public School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Colorado City Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado City Unified District 107th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for El Capitan Public School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 62.78 416th 1062 60.8%
2010 67.79 362nd 1090 66.8%
2011 62.62 400th 1075 62.8%
2012 45.18 663rd 1141 41.9%
2013 54.75 522nd 1158 54.9%
2014 40.99 645th 1079 40.2%
2015 50.78 407th 955 57.4%
2016 66.19 344th 1079 68.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for El Capitan Public School

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Rank History for all middle school students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 67.44 201st 663 69.7%
2010 60.46 244th 692 64.7%
2011 49.25 345th 685 49.6%
2012 48.76 394th 772 49.0%
2013 44.50 442nd 787 43.8%
2014 36.20 442nd 690 35.9%
2015 51.98 211th 521 59.5%
2016 55.83 244th 677 64.0%
2017 65.99 190th 695 72.7%
2018 72.69 163rd 711 77.1%
2019 61.12 212th 605 65.0%
2021 59.59 261st 832 68.6%
2022 73.88 118th 605 80.5%
2023 77.76 141st 854 83.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.49 70th 789 91.1%
2022 65.29 16th 36 55.6%
2023 62.21 84th 363 76.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.34 134th 624 78.5%
2021 59.57 263rd 820 67.9%
2023 91.63 38th 806 95.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.63 172nd 617 72.1%
2019 70.48 114th 435 73.8%
2021 58.91 264th 818 67.7%
2023 57.40 272nd 810 66.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.33 204th 436 53.2%
2019 29.02 245th 337 27.3%
2021 49.68 359th 780 54.0%
2022 55.41 187th 446 58.1%
2023 60.39 227th 675 66.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for El Capitan Public School

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Rank History for all high school students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 92.86 19th 395 95.2%
2010 93.12 25th 403 93.8%
2011 78.91 94th 397 76.3%
2012 71.81 133rd 471 71.8%
2013 76.51 109th 491 77.8%
2014 63.36 168th 394 57.4%
2015 67.36 54th 261 79.3%
2016 81.02 47th 406 88.4%
2017 55.39 126th 416 69.7%
2018 64.70 97th 420 76.9%
2019 74.87 39th 285 86.3%
2021 85.54 63rd 509 87.6%
2022 56.46 145th 464 68.8%
2023 90.52 39th 469 91.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.09 80th 168 52.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.59 130th 354 63.3%
2019 90.73 18th 247 92.7%
2021 77.60 88th 492 82.1%
2022 57.44 139th 456 69.5%
2023 94.21 18th 406 95.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.08 111th 370 70.0%
2021 86.67 49th 492 90.0%
2022 61.61 129th 455 71.6%
2023 71.29 103rd 429 76.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.06 118th 479 75.4%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
2023 91.14 9th 128 93.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at El Capitan Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.40 128th 291 56.0%
2019 63.18 53rd 217 75.6%
2021 74.31 93rd 448 79.2%
2022 42.44 207th 409 49.4%
2023 83.27 42nd 371 88.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for El Capitan Public School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 616 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 49 665
1989 682 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 40 722
1990 754 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a -27 727
1991 754 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 753
1992 565 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1993 543 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 514 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 559 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 559 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1997 575 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1998 621 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 623 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 531 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2005 282 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2006 400 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 452 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 453 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2009 465 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2010 383 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 385
2011 358 3 0 2 20 0 1 0 384
2012 385 2 0 0 15 1 0 0 403
2013 403 1 0 2 20 0 2 0 428
2014 403 0 0 1 15 0 2 0 421
2015 310 0 0 4 7 0 2 0 323
2016 340 0 0 3 10 0 1 0 354
2017 226 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 234
2018 221 0 0 1 6 0 2 0 230
2019 241 0 0 2 7 0 1 0 251
2020 235 0 0 3 7 0 3 0 248
2021 249 0 0 4 6 0 1 0 260
2022 243 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 251
2023 232 1 0 1 8 0 1 0 243

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at El Capitan Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 665 35.5 18.7 n/a
1989 722 34.8 20.7 n/a
1990 727 36.0 20.1 n/a
1991 753 38.0 19.8 n/a
1992 565 31.8 17.7 n/a
1993 543 29.5 18.4 n/a
1994 514 33.0 15.6 n/a
1995 561 29.0 19.3 n/a
1996 561 29.0 19.3 n/a
1997 575 30.0 19.2 n/a
1998 621 30.0 20.7 n/a
1999 623 30.0 20.8 n/a
2000 531 30.6 17.4 n/a
2001 235 13.8 17.0 n/a
2002 298 11.8 25.3 60.4
2003 298 11.8 25.3 60.4
2004 272 14.8 18.4 90.1
2005 282 12.0 23.5 84
2006 400 23.7 16.9 90.8
2007 452 22.0 20.5 70.4
2008 453 24.0 18.9 77.7
2009 466 23.0 20.3 68.9
2010 385 23.0 16.7 72.2
2011 384 20.5 18.7 68.2
2012 403 22.5 17.9 57.1
2013 428 23.5 18.2 64.7
2014 421 28.5 14.7 75.8
2015 323 16.0 20.1 61.6
2016 354 14.0 25.2 77.1
2017 234 11.5 20.3 84.6
2018 230 12.1 18.9 88.7
2019 251 13.5 18.5 85.7
2020 248 12.5 19.8 81.5
2021 260 12.5 20.8 n/a
2022 251 14.0 17.9 27.1
2023 243 12.0 20.2 72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio El Capitan Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 665 35.5 18.7 n/a
1989 722 34.8 20.7 n/a
1990 727 36.0 20.1 n/a
1991 753 38.0 19.8 n/a
1992 565 31.8 17.7 n/a
1993 543 29.5 18.4 n/a
1994 514 33.0 15.6 n/a
1995 561 29.0 19.3 n/a
1996 561 29.0 19.3 n/a
1997 575 30.0 19.2 n/a
1998 621 30.0 20.7 n/a
1999 623 30.0 20.8 n/a
2000 531 30.6 17.4 n/a
2001 235 13.8 17.0 n/a
2002 298 11.8 25.3 60.4
2003 298 11.8 25.3 60.4
2004 272 14.8 18.4 90.1
2005 282 12.0 23.5 84
2006 400 23.7 16.9 90.8
2007 452 22.0 20.5 70.4
2008 453 24.0 18.9 77.7
2009 466 23.0 20.3 68.9
2010 385 23.0 16.7 72.2
2011 384 20.5 18.7 68.2
2012 403 22.5 17.9 57.1
2013 428 23.5 18.2 64.7
2014 421 28.5 14.7 75.8
2015 323 16.0 20.1 61.6
2016 354 14.0 25.2 77.1
2017 234 11.5 20.3 84.6
2018 230 12.1 18.9 88.7
2019 251 13.5 18.5 85.7
2020 248 12.5 19.8 81.5
2021 260 12.5 20.8 n/a
2022 251 14.0 17.9 27.1
2023 243 12.0 20.2 72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for El Capitan Public School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,250 (14.1%) $525 (5.9%) $3,024 (34.0%) $5,654 (63.6%) $1,465 (16.5%) $7,120 (80.1%) $8,894
2022 $1,114 (10.5%) $810 (7.6%) $3,037 (28.6%) $5,153 (48.5%) $3,558 (33.5%) $8,711 (81.9%) $10,634

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on El Capitan Public School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 212th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 141st of 854 Middle schools
 18.5%
Ranks 39th of 285 High schoolsRanks 39th of 469 High schools
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students251243
 3.2%
African American01
American Indian78
 14.3%
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White241232
 3.7%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.7%72.8%
 12.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Capitan Public School

El Capitan Public School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cottonwood Elementary

Students at El Capitan Public School are 95% White, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended El Capitan Public School.


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