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Ajo Elementary School

Summary:

Ajo Elementary School is a public school in Ajo, Arizona that serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 268 students. The school is part of the Ajo Unified District, which is ranked 399 out of 540 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Ajo Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools, with a 0-star rating for the 2022-2023 school year.

Ajo Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with students significantly underperforming the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 13% of 5th graders were proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 34%. The school also has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 3.4% to 5.2% between the 2016-2017 and 2021-2022 school years, which is significantly higher than the state average for elementary schools. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 74.63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the challenges, Ajo Elementary School's special education students perform relatively well compared to other subgroups, ranking in the top 10% of Arizona elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's per-student spending has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from $7,818 to $11,770 per student, which is generally higher than the state average but does not seem to have translated into improved academic outcomes. Additionally, Ajo is a relatively isolated community, and there are no other elementary schools in the immediate vicinity to use as a direct comparison, making it difficult to assess how the school is performing relative to its local peers.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 111 N Well Rd
       Ajo, AZ  85321-1840

(520) 387-5618

District: Ajo Unified District


Students who attend Ajo Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Ajo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.3%
White:
14.2%
American Indian:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Compare Details Ajo Elementary 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 13.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ajo Elementary 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 19.71. (See more...)
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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: Hispanic (71.3%), White (14.2%), American Indian (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ajo Elementary School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Rank History for Ajo Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 14.67 988th 1062 7.0%
2010 5.65 1065th 1090 2.3%
2011 8.92 1027th 1075 4.5%
2012 8.91 1115th 1141 2.3%
2013 27.72 932nd 1158 19.5%
2014 29.80 795th 1079 26.3%
2016 17.09 934th 1079 13.4%
2017 15.08 982nd 1106 11.2%
2018 20.66 894th 1109 19.4%
2019 23.15 779th 1039 25.0%
2021 19.37 1009th 1226 17.7%
2023 13.01 1163rd 1245 6.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.74 669th 1027 34.9%
2023 49.26 311th 617 49.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.28 757th 1201 37.0%
2023 79.98 78th 820 90.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.18 624th 820 23.9%
2023 29.20 826th 1116 26.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.38 817th 1023 20.1%
2021 19.07 1035th 1219 15.1%
2023 16.72 1071st 1219 12.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.11 870th 1032 15.7%
2021 23.20 945th 1220 22.5%
2023 12.99 1146th 1216 5.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.58 366th 620 41.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.32 845th 911 7.2%
2021 21.12 1046th 1198 12.7%
2023 12.55 1136th 1170 2.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.33 545th 654 16.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.23 892nd 1161 23.2%
2022 36.41 551st 800 31.1%
2023 37.77 637th 1024 37.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ajo Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 31.12 486th 663 26.7%
2010 10.13 659th 692 4.8%
2011 12.91 629th 685 8.2%
2012 18.98 690th 772 10.6%
2013 28.67 623rd 787 20.8%
2014 50.49 329th 690 52.3%
2016 30.36 447th 677 34.0%
2017 28.28 472nd 695 32.1%
2018 34.78 430th 711 39.5%
2021 32.18 511th 832 38.6%
2023 19.71 694th 854 18.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.54 68th 606 88.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.74 162nd 789 79.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.98 317th 503 37.0%
2023 21.96 591st 717 17.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.21 378th 624 39.4%
2021 41.06 416th 820 49.3%
2023 24.63 595th 806 26.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.75 396th 617 35.8%
2021 27.68 576th 818 29.6%
2023 18.57 687th 810 15.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.94 443rd 543 18.4%
2021 35.72 482nd 802 39.9%
2023 17.22 685th 760 9.9%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.29 143rd 390 63.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ajo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.48 469th 780 39.9%
2022 51.09 222nd 446 50.2%
2023 38.51 401st 675 40.6%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ajo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 138 1 1 227 73 n/a n/a -39 401
1989 164 19 14 201 65 n/a n/a -81 382
1990 154 3 6 227 75 n/a n/a -47 418
1991 149 1 5 213 82 n/a n/a -61 389
1992 91 1 3 195 84 n/a n/a -1 373
1993 78 4 4 191 81 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 63 4 2 141 76 n/a n/a 0 286
1995 158 6 5 294 105 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 158 6 5 294 105 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 138 3 3 291 103 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 141 4 3 288 104 n/a n/a 0 540
1999 141 3 4 282 110 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 125 5 2 307 112 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 133 3 4 277 101 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 67 2 2 182 55 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 67 2 2 182 55 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 54 2 1 194 48 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 51 1 2 154 50 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 68 2 2 200 74 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 75 3 2 187 79 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 78 2 5 184 72 n/a n/a 0 341
2009 63 0 6 194 79 n/a n/a 0 342
2010 48 0 8 200 81 n/a n/a 0 337
2011 44 0 5 192 64 0 0 0 305
2012 52 0 11 196 64 0 1 0 324
2013 45 0 18 190 46 0 3 0 302
2014 50 0 17 175 50 0 4 0 296
2015 40 1 9 202 44 0 4 0 300
2016 58 0 7 198 30 2 6 0 301
2017 57 1 11 198 24 2 7 0 300
2018 51 2 8 222 27 4 10 0 324
2019 47 2 9 228 18 3 10 0 317
2020 48 3 5 216 12 0 21 0 305
2021 25 3 4 191 16 0 11 0 250
2022 39 2 5 199 24 0 11 0 280
2023 38 5 3 191 21 0 10 0 268

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 Ajo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 27.8 14.4 n/a
1989 382 26.3 14.5 n/a
1990 418 24.3 17.2 n/a
1991 389 23.8 16.3 n/a
1992 373 22.3 16.7 n/a
1993 358 18.5 19.4 n/a
1994 286 18.5 15.5 n/a
1995 568 29.9 19.0 n/a
1996 568 29.9 19.0 n/a
1997 538 29.0 18.6 n/a
1998 540 30.4 17.8 n/a
1999 540 29.4 18.4 n/a
2000 551 32.7 16.9 n/a
2001 518 31.7 16.3 n/a
2002 308 20.0 15.4 n/a
2003 308 20.0 15.4 n/a
2004 299 20.0 15.0 63.9
2005 258 16.0 16.1 n/a
2006 346 19.0 18.2 n/a
2007 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
2008 341 20.0 17.1 71.3
2009 342 21.0 16.3 69
2010 337 20.0 16.8 67.7
2011 305 20.0 15.2 44.6
2012 324 19.0 17.0 75.9
2013 302 23.0 13.1 75.5
2014 296 16.7 17.7 70.3
2015 300 16.0 18.7 n/a
2016 301 n/a n/a 1
2017 300 6.9 43.0 81
2018 324 8.7 37.1 81.8
2019 317 8.7 36.3 80.8
2020 305 13.7 22.2 74.4
2021 250 13.6 18.3 n/a
2022 280 20.6 13.5 74.6
2023 268 15.0 17.8 74.6

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 Ajo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 27.8 14.4 n/a
1989 382 26.3 14.5 n/a
1990 418 24.3 17.2 n/a
1991 389 23.8 16.3 n/a
1992 373 22.3 16.7 n/a
1993 358 18.5 19.4 n/a
1994 286 18.5 15.5 n/a
1995 568 29.9 19.0 n/a
1996 568 29.9 19.0 n/a
1997 538 29.0 18.6 n/a
1998 540 30.4 17.8 n/a
1999 540 29.4 18.4 n/a
2000 551 32.7 16.9 n/a
2001 518 31.7 16.3 n/a
2002 308 20.0 15.4 n/a
2003 308 20.0 15.4 n/a
2004 299 20.0 15.0 63.9
2005 258 16.0 16.1 n/a
2006 346 19.0 18.2 n/a
2007 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
2008 341 20.0 17.1 71.3
2009 342 21.0 16.3 69
2010 337 20.0 16.8 67.7
2011 305 20.0 15.2 44.6
2012 324 19.0 17.0 75.9
2013 302 23.0 13.1 75.5
2014 296 16.7 17.7 70.3
2015 300 16.0 18.7 n/a
2016 301 n/a n/a 1
2017 300 6.9 43.0 81
2018 324 8.7 37.1 81.8
2019 317 8.7 36.3 80.8
2020 305 13.7 22.2 74.4
2021 250 13.6 18.3 n/a
2022 280 20.6 13.5 74.6
2023 268 15.0 17.8 74.6

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 Ajo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,377 (14.5%) $8,704 (91.7%) $9,490
2020 $1,320 (16.9%) $7,147 (91.4%) $7,818
2021 $179 (1.5%) $11,680 (99.2%) $11,770

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ajo Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 779th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1163rd of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students317268
 15.5%
African American25
 150%
American Indian1821
 16.7%
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic228191
 16.2%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White4738
 19.1%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.8%74.6%
 6.1%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Ajo Elementary School.

Students at Ajo Elementary School are 71% Hispanic, 14% White, 8% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Ajo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Ajo High School


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