Pomeroy Elementary School

Summary:

Pomeroy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chandler, Arizona, serving 609 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pomeroy Elementary School faces several academic challenges. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Pomeroy's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 23% in English Language Arts and 20% in Mathematics, compared to the district's 38% and 38%, and the state's 39% and 43%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 301 out of 1,039 Arizona elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 595 out of 904 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating.

However, Pomeroy Elementary School stands out for its exceptional performance with certain student subgroups. The school performs relatively well for Native American students, ranking 46 out of 219 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023 with a 4-star rating. Additionally, the school ranks in the top 5% of Arizona elementary schools for its performance with English Language Learner (ELL) students and students in foster care. Nearby schools, such as Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus and Crismon Elementary School, generally outperform Pomeroy in academic proficiency, but Pomeroy outperforms some other nearby schools in the Chandler Unified District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1507 W Shawnee Dr
       Chandler, AZ  85224-2259


(480) 472-3700

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
595th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,180 Help


Students who attend Pomeroy Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Dobson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.6%
Hispanic:
37.6%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pomeroy Elementary School ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 27th among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.6%), Hispanic (37.6%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pomeroy Elementary School is 15.4. 37 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pomeroy Elementary School is $8,180. 38 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pomeroy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pomeroy Elementary School 595th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Pomeroy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 179th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pomeroy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 71.91 320th 1062 69.9%
2010 68.25 355th 1090 67.4%
2011 72.89 291st 1075 72.9%
2012 65.49 382nd 1141 66.5%
2013 70.17 326th 1158 71.8%
2014 71.60 308th 1079 71.5%
2015 63.31 319th 955 66.6%
2016 72.75 285th 1079 73.6%
2017 71.27 309th 1106 72.1%
2018 69.62 328th 1109 70.4%
2019 70.38 301st 1039 71.0%
2021 65.73 381st 1226 68.9%
2022 43.57 495th 1000 50.5%
2023 60.28 439th 1245 64.7%
2024 28.26 595th 904 34.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.99 238th 1027 76.8%
2022 70.58 90th 444 79.7%
2023 50.45 293rd 617 52.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.14 59th 975 93.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.45 106th 417 74.6%
2021 59.91 280th 1201 76.7%
2023 38.86 474th 820 42.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.11 245th 820 70.1%
2022 60.17 240th 618 61.2%
2023 60.35 348th 1116 68.8%
2024 29.66 374th 546 31.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.98 372nd 1023 63.6%
2019 61.34 313th 862 63.7%
2021 65.00 373rd 1219 69.4%
2022 45.18 468th 824 43.2%
2023 61.22 421st 1219 65.5%
2024 26.05 452nd 593 23.8%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.84 24th 306 92.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.25 244th 1032 76.4%
2019 64.64 279th 850 67.2%
2021 63.59 396th 1220 67.5%
2022 39.06 509th 830 38.7%
2023 54.47 492nd 1216 59.5%
2024 26.36 446th 609 26.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.18 544th 620 12.3%
2022 35.52 189th 270 30.0%
2023 25.09 280th 316 11.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.74 385th 895 57.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.04 308th 911 66.2%
2019 66.20 215th 709 69.7%
2021 62.31 351st 1198 70.7%
2022 43.23 410th 716 42.7%
2023 57.94 419th 1170 64.2%
2024 30.15 308th 472 34.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.66 437th 654 33.2%
2023 72.50 46th 219 79.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pomeroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.72 270th 720 62.5%
2019 53.79 274th 595 53.9%
2021 63.82 375th 1161 67.7%
2022 45.04 436th 800 45.5%
2023 53.81 455th 1024 55.6%
2024 22.64 402nd 477 15.7%
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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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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, February 11, 2022

Open Quote Nice school for kids education. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 16, 2018

Open Quote They offer a pre-k summer class before kids start kindergarten. It was instrumental for my daughter and ended any anxiety before starting kindergarten. She also learned about the school beforehand and met the Principal. The teachers are great. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 6, 2016

Open Quote Pomeroy Elementary is a wonderful school. Both my sons attend Pomeroy and the sense of community and positive energy the school has is remarkable. The staff is great with communication and making me feel welcome at the school. The Principal, Dr. Driscoll knows every child by name and will listen to any concerns you have. I recommend Pomeroy! Close Quote


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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Open Quote Pomeroy is simply the best school for young children to attend given any possibility. The teachers and methods of teaching far excel a normal public school. I highly recommend Pomeroy for all young children to develop independent thinking and awareness. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pomeroy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1061 24 31 70 7 n/a n/a -174 1019
1989 938 19 30 76 11 n/a n/a -50 1024
1990 940 11 26 68 7 n/a n/a -38 1014
1991 927 17 29 68 7 n/a n/a -7 1041
1992 924 13 30 80 7 n/a n/a -1 1053
1993 894 18 40 85 8 n/a n/a 0 1045
1994 866 28 38 92 15 n/a n/a 0 1039
1995 788 27 30 90 16 n/a n/a 0 951
1996 788 27 30 90 16 n/a n/a 0 951
1997 727 18 26 90 18 n/a n/a 0 879
1998 678 23 25 100 11 n/a n/a 0 837
1999 610 27 23 98 12 n/a n/a 0 770
2000 586 34 21 106 9 n/a n/a 0 756
2001 538 34 22 120 6 n/a n/a 0 720
2002 420 43 23 134 7 n/a n/a 0 627
2003 420 43 23 134 7 n/a n/a 0 627
2004 372 47 16 126 9 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 344 42 16 126 11 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 329 48 15 132 13 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 306 37 9 140 9 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 300 46 12 143 15 n/a n/a 0 516
2009 285 47 13 136 13 n/a n/a 0 494
2010 233 47 20 130 14 n/a n/a 0 444
2011 311 41 27 155 18 0 0 0 552
2012 277 42 28 140 17 0 9 0 513
2013 273 40 31 159 15 0 11 0 529
2014 312 40 40 199 15 0 15 0 621
2015 339 34 35 205 20 0 27 0 660
2016 319 42 25 230 19 3 30 0 668
2017 330 31 25 234 19 4 36 0 679
2018 314 26 27 230 23 5 30 0 655
2019 306 31 23 246 19 2 26 0 653
2020 313 18 22 226 18 2 38 0 637
2021 259 12 16 236 17 1 34 0 575
2022 261 10 17 229 16 2 35 0 570
2023 278 15 15 229 14 4 54 0 609

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 Pomeroy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1019 43.5 23.4 n/a
1989 1024 40.5 25.2 n/a
1990 1014 41.3 24.5 n/a
1991 1041 41.5 25.0 n/a
1992 1053 42.6 24.7 n/a
1993 1045 42.1 24.8 n/a
1994 1039 43.7 23.8 n/a
1995 951 41.3 23.0 n/a
1996 951 41.3 23.0 n/a
1997 879 39.9 22.0 n/a
1998 837 36.5 22.9 n/a
1999 770 32.9 23.4 n/a
2000 756 34.5 21.9 n/a
2001 720 34.5 20.9 n/a
2002 627 31.5 19.9 29.2
2003 627 31.5 19.9 29.2
2004 570 29.9 19.1 37
2005 539 30.0 18.0 40.6
2006 537 27.5 19.5 46.9
2007 501 29.2 17.2 40.9
2008 516 32.0 16.1 46.3
2009 494 32.5 15.2 41.1
2010 444 27.8 15.9 51.6
2011 552 32.8 16.8 44.9
2012 513 31.6 16.2 47.6
2013 529 29.4 17.9 48.4
2014 621 35.9 17.2 50.2
2015 660 35.0 18.8 46.2
2016 668 35.0 19.0 53
2017 679 37.5 18.0 52.7
2018 655 33.7 19.4 48.9
2019 653 38.1 17.1 45.8
2020 637 35.2 18.0 40.8
2021 575 35.9 16.0 n/a
2022 570 32.1 17.7 19.1
2023 609 39.3 15.4 35.8

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 Pomeroy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1019 43.5 23.4 n/a
1989 1024 40.5 25.2 n/a
1990 1014 41.3 24.5 n/a
1991 1041 41.5 25.0 n/a
1992 1053 42.6 24.7 n/a
1993 1045 42.1 24.8 n/a
1994 1039 43.7 23.8 n/a
1995 951 41.3 23.0 n/a
1996 951 41.3 23.0 n/a
1997 879 39.9 22.0 n/a
1998 837 36.5 22.9 n/a
1999 770 32.9 23.4 n/a
2000 756 34.5 21.9 n/a
2001 720 34.5 20.9 n/a
2002 627 31.5 19.9 29.2
2003 627 31.5 19.9 29.2
2004 570 29.9 19.1 37
2005 539 30.0 18.0 40.6
2006 537 27.5 19.5 46.9
2007 501 29.2 17.2 40.9
2008 516 32.0 16.1 46.3
2009 494 32.5 15.2 41.1
2010 444 27.8 15.9 51.6
2011 552 32.8 16.8 44.9
2012 513 31.6 16.2 47.6
2013 529 29.4 17.9 48.4
2014 621 35.9 17.2 50.2
2015 660 35.0 18.8 46.2
2016 668 35.0 19.0 53
2017 679 37.5 18.0 52.7
2018 655 33.7 19.4 48.9
2019 653 38.1 17.1 45.8
2020 637 35.2 18.0 40.8
2021 575 35.9 16.0 n/a
2022 570 32.1 17.7 19.1
2023 609 39.3 15.4 35.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pomeroy 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 $159 (1.6%) $22 (0.2%) $341 (3.3%) $7,334 (71.7%) $2,707 (26.5%) $10,042 (98.2%) $10,223
2020 $453 (6.9%) $352 (5.3%) $1,259 (19.0%) $5,594 (84.6%) $211 (3.2%) $5,805 (87.8%) $6,611
2021 $697 (8.3%) $117 (1.4%) $1,511 (18.0%) $6,815 (81.1%) $778 (9.3%) $7,592 (90.3%) $8,406
2022 $471 (5.8%) $133 (1.6%) $1,076 (13.2%) $6,982 (85.4%) $593 (7.2%) $7,575 (92.6%) $8,180

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pomeroy 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 301st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 439th of 1245 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653609
 6.7%
African American3115
 51.6%
American Indian1914
 26.3%
Asian2315
 34.8%
Hispanic246229
 6.9%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White306278
 9.2%
Two or More Races2654
 107.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%35.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pomeroy Elementary School

Pomeroy Elementary School ranks 595th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pomeroy Elementary School are 46% White, 38% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Pomeroy Elementary School.

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

High : Dobson High School


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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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