Ellsworth Elementary School

Summary:

Ellsworth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Queen Creek, Arizona, serving 564 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the J.O. Combs Unified School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellsworth Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly below the state and district averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with some groups, such as African American and Native American students, performing better than others. Nearby schools within the J.O. Combs Unified School District, as well as schools in the neighboring Queen Creek Unified District and local charter schools, generally outperform Ellsworth Elementary School on academic measures.

To address these challenges, the school and district should consider reviewing the curriculum and instructional practices, implementing targeted interventions for underperforming student subgroups, exploring collaboration with higher-performing schools, and evaluating the allocation of funding and resources to support student learning and achievement. By addressing these areas, Ellsworth Elementary School can work towards improving its academic outcomes and providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 38454 N Carolina Ave
       Queen Creek, AZ  85140-5835


(480) 882-3520

District: J O Combs Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
824th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,414 Help


Students who attend Ellsworth Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Combs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  564

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.1%
Hispanic:
43.1%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ellsworth Elementary School ranks worse than 91.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the J O Combs Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), Hispanic (43.1%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary School is 18.8, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the J O Combs Unified School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellsworth Elementary School is $6,414. 3 elementary schools in the J O Combs Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ellsworth Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

J O Combs Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks J O Combs Unified School District 216th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ellsworth Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 54.80 487th 1062 54.1%
2010 58.77 452nd 1090 58.5%
2011 53.31 491st 1075 54.3%
2012 55.10 508th 1141 55.5%
2013 54.41 531st 1158 54.1%
2014 45.18 596th 1079 44.8%
2015 44.40 465th 955 51.3%
2016 38.57 606th 1079 43.8%
2017 33.42 704th 1106 36.3%
2018 29.96 750th 1109 32.4%
2019 22.63 795th 1039 23.5%
2021 30.75 779th 1226 36.5%
2022 15.36 839th 1000 16.1%
2023 21.86 963rd 1245 22.7%
2024 12.63 824th 904 8.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.88 534th 1027 48.0%
2023 22.92 550th 617 10.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ellsworth 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 Special Education students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.86 335th 417 19.7%
2021 37.46 699th 1201 41.8%
2023 20.87 732nd 820 10.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 679th 820 17.2%
2023 26.58 869th 1116 22.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.69 261st 423 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.57 695th 1023 32.1%
2019 17.27 731st 862 15.2%
2021 29.75 820th 1219 32.7%
2023 25.89 887th 1219 27.2%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.34 51st 306 83.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.63 221st 239 7.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.14 767th 1032 25.7%
2019 18.12 705th 850 17.1%
2021 34.73 727th 1220 40.4%
2023 19.64 1006th 1216 17.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.56 604th 620 2.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.97 402nd 895 55.1%
2023 45.20 326th 607 46.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.76 655th 911 28.1%
2019 22.94 570th 709 19.6%
2021 28.65 859th 1198 28.3%
2023 17.60 1058th 1170 9.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.73 202nd 654 69.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ellsworth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.98 641st 720 11.0%
2019 7.60 572nd 595 3.9%
2021 31.60 839th 1161 27.7%
2022 5.29 784th 800 2.0%
2023 10.74 974th 1024 4.9%
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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 Ellsworth Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 503 25 25 231 5 n/a n/a 0 789
2009 529 36 21 251 27 n/a n/a 0 864
2010 446 32 18 208 15 n/a n/a 0 719
2011 380 17 7 187 13 5 5 0 614
2012 393 26 7 182 8 6 7 0 629
2013 464 21 8 219 9 7 10 0 738
2014 416 13 9 209 5 2 18 0 672
2015 380 9 5 212 7 2 20 0 635
2016 329 11 5 229 7 4 19 0 604
2017 328 16 8 223 17 2 22 0 616
2018 346 17 5 229 12 2 30 0 641
2019 332 17 4 267 8 2 29 0 659
2020 293 17 6 269 8 3 35 0 631
2021 224 23 4 246 11 1 24 0 533
2022 262 26 4 228 7 1 35 0 563
2023 249 27 5 243 5 2 33 0 564

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 Ellsworth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 789 35.4 22.3 31.2
2009 864 39.8 21.7 32.4
2010 719 32.9 21.8 38.7
2011 614 30.3 20.2 40.7
2012 629 26.2 24.0 38.3
2013 738 31.0 23.8 45.8
2014 672 25.6 26.1 44.2
2015 635 23.0 27.6 48.7
2016 604 25.0 24.1 52.8
2017 616 24.9 24.6 58.6
2018 641 28.9 22.1 50.7
2019 659 25.9 25.4 44.8
2020 631 27.4 22.9 46.8
2021 533 26.7 19.9 n/a
2022 563 30.7 18.3 21.7
2023 564 30.0 18.8 49.8

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 Ellsworth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 789 35.4 22.3 31.2
2009 864 39.8 21.7 32.4
2010 719 32.9 21.8 38.7
2011 614 30.3 20.2 40.7
2012 629 26.2 24.0 38.3
2013 738 31.0 23.8 45.8
2014 672 25.6 26.1 44.2
2015 635 23.0 27.6 48.7
2016 604 25.0 24.1 52.8
2017 616 24.9 24.6 58.6
2018 641 28.9 22.1 50.7
2019 659 25.9 25.4 44.8
2020 631 27.4 22.9 46.8
2021 533 26.7 19.9 n/a
2022 563 30.7 18.3 21.7
2023 564 30.0 18.8 49.8

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 Ellsworth Elementary 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 $477 (6.8%) $120 (1.7%) $1,074 (15.2%) $5,639 (79.9%) $820 (11.6%) $6,460 (91.5%) $7,057
2020 $291 (5.4%) $365 (6.7%) $948 (17.5%) $4,877 (90.2%) n/a $4,753 (87.9%) $5,409
2021 $510 (7.6%) $823 (12.3%) $1,844 (27.7%) $5,693 (85.4%) n/a $5,336 (80.0%) $6,669
2022 $496 (7.7%) $67 (1.0%) $1,059 (16.5%) $5,635 (87.9%) $215 (3.4%) $5,851 (91.2%) $6,414

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellsworth Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 795th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 963rd of 1245 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students659564
 14.4%
African American1727
 58.8%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic267243
 9%
Pacific Islander22
White332249
 25%
Two or More Races2933
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.8%49.8%
 5.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Ellsworth Elementary School.

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

High : Combs High School

Ellsworth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.8% of Arizona elementary schools.

Students at Ellsworth Elementary School are 44% White, 43% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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