Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

Summary:

Mt. Turnbull Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Thomas, Arizona, serving 119 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Fort Thomas Unified District, which is ranked 463 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Mt. Turnbull Elementary School faces significant challenges, with an overwhelmingly Native American student population (99.16%) and consistently low academic performance. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state averages. When analyzing student subgroup performance, the school ranks higher for Native American students compared to other subgroups, but still struggles overall. The school's high poverty rates, with 73.95% to 74.55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to these academic challenges.

Interestingly, the nearby Fort Thomas Elementary School, which is also part of the Fort Thomas Unified District, performs better academically than Mt. Turnbull Elementary School. This suggests that the challenges faced by Mt. Turnbull Elementary School may be unique to the school itself, rather than the broader district. The school's significant increase in per-student spending and fluctuating student-teacher ratio may be attempts to address these issues, but the impact on student outcomes is not yet evident.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

10 Education Lane
Fort Thomas, AZ 85530

(928) 475-2020

District: Fort Thomas Unified District

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 119

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

99.2%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt. Turnbull Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (99.2%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt. Turnbull Elementary School is 11.9. (See more...)

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Finance

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Rank History for Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	5.11	1099^th	1109	0.9%
2021	8.76	1214^th	1226	1.0%
2022	3.88	999^th	1000	0.1%
2023	13.04	1162^nd	1245	6.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.66	1053^rd	1201	12.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.36	1023^rd	1116	8.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.68	1204^th	1219	1.2%
2023	15.63	1095^th	1219	10.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.91	1203^rd	1220	1.4%
2023	15.01	1105^th	1216	9.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	24.25	52^nd	62	16.1%
2021	30.41	474^th	654	27.5%
2023	14.65	195^th	219	11.0%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	0	0	0	0	0
2016	0	0	61	0	61
2017	1	1	75	0	77
2018	0	0	92	0	92
2019	0	0	104	0	104
2020	0	1	115	1	117
2021	0	0	110	0	110
2022	0	0	125	0	125
2023	0	1	118	0	119

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 Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	61	3.0	20.3	n/a
2017	77	5.0	15.4	n/a
2018	92	4.0	23.0	69.6
2019	104	7.0	14.8	69.2
2020	117	n/a	n/a	73.5
2021	110	9.0	12.2	74.5
2022	125	7.0	17.8	74.4
2023	119	10.0	11.9	73.9

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 Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	61	3.0	20.3	n/a
2017	77	5.0	15.4	n/a
2018	92	4.0	23.0	69.6
2019	104	7.0	14.8	69.2
2020	117	n/a	n/a	73.5
2021	110	9.0	12.2	74.5
2022	125	7.0	17.8	74.4
2023	119	10.0	11.9	73.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$8,274 (57.4%)	$2,421 (16.8%)	$18,969 (131.5%)	$2,192 (15.2%)	$1,537 (10.7%)	$3,729 (25.9%)	$14,424
2020	$7,292 (57.2%)	$3,064 (24.0%)	$17,649 (138.3%)	$2,311 (18.1%)	$92 (0.7%)	$2,402 (18.8%)	$12,759
2021	$8,078 (32.4%)	$1,000 (4.0%)	$17,156 (68.8%)	$8,798 (35.3%)	$7,062 (28.3%)	$15,860 (63.6%)	$24,938

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	104	119	14.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	104	118	13.5%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.2%	73.9%	4.7%

Schools Near Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	Total
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10 Education Lane	Fort Thomas	85530	Graham County	Fort Thomas Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 475-2020	119	10	11.9	73.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Fort Thomas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15560 West Elementary School R	Fort Thomas	85536	Graham County	Fort Thomas Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 485-2433	221	22	10.0	87.8%	14 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	204 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	48.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Turnbull Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Turnbull Elementary School?

Students at Mt. Turnbull Elementary School are 99% American Indian.

How many students attend Mt. Turnbull Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 119 students attended Mt. Turnbull Elementary School.

What district is Mt. Turnbull Elementary School in?

Fort Thomas Unified District

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