Pima Elementary School

Summary:

Pima Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Pima, Arizona, with a student population of 539. The school is part of the Pima Unified District, which is ranked 177 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pima Elementary School has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 444 out of 1226 schools in 2020-2021 (rated 3 stars) to 727 out of 1000 schools in 2021-2022 (rated 1 star). Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 603 out of 904 schools, with a 2-star rating. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students performing relatively well, while Hispanic and Native American students struggle, ranking in the bottom quartile of Arizona elementary schools. Pima Elementary School's test scores are generally below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Interestingly, Pima Elementary School's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools in the Safford Unified District and Thatcher Unified District, such as Ruth Powell Elementary and Thatcher Elementary, which have higher test scores and statewide rankings. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pima Elementary School has increased from 23.31% in 2021-2022 to 41.74% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which may be contributing to the school's overall academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-6

 131 S. Main Street
       Pima, AZ  85543


(928) 387-8051

District: Pima Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
577th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,875 Help


Students who attend Pima Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pima Junior High School
High:    Gila Valley Learning Center
    Pima High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.9%
Hispanic:
29.7%
American Indian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Compare Details Pima Elementary School ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), Hispanic (29.7%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pima Elementary School is 20.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pima Elementary School is $5,875.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pima Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pima Elementary School 577th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Pima Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pima Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pima Unified District 184th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pima Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 51.75 510th 1062 52.0%
2010 50.50 528th 1090 51.6%
2011 60.16 423rd 1075 60.7%
2012 63.32 414th 1141 63.7%
2013 58.88 472nd 1158 59.2%
2014 46.79 580th 1079 46.2%
2015 39.66 504th 955 47.2%
2016 37.96 617th 1079 42.8%
2017 40.36 610th 1106 44.8%
2018 32.81 715th 1109 35.5%
2019 23.13 781st 1039 24.8%
2021 59.36 444th 1226 63.8%
2022 22.22 727th 1000 27.3%
2023 44.46 608th 1245 51.2%
2024 29.93 577th 912 36.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.47 448th 1027 56.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.48 520th 975 46.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.33 262nd 417 37.2%
2021 43.19 569th 1201 52.6%
2023 25.12 666th 820 18.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.96 694th 820 15.4%
2023 43.08 595th 1116 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.54 684th 1023 33.1%
2019 23.33 649th 862 24.7%
2021 53.22 502nd 1219 58.8%
2022 21.02 687th 824 16.6%
2023 42.58 625th 1219 48.7%
2024 41.26 346th 602 42.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.02 689th 1032 33.2%
2019 28.00 575th 850 32.4%
2021 63.56 397th 1220 67.5%
2022 24.03 639th 830 23.0%
2023 44.62 599th 1216 50.7%
2024 20.13 501st 628 20.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.18 795th 911 12.7%
2021 32.34 787th 1198 34.3%
2023 26.52 885th 1170 24.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.00 641st 654 2.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pima Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.26 617th 720 14.3%
2019 5.61 583rd 595 2.0%
2021 56.38 464th 1161 60.0%
2022 13.40 743rd 800 7.1%
2023 36.41 660th 1024 35.5%
2024 12.36 453rd 486 6.8%
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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.

Pima Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pima Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 320 9 5 59 0 n/a n/a -5 388
1989 336 3 4 67 3 n/a n/a 77 490
1990 400 3 5 91 5 n/a n/a -20 484
1991 411 2 5 94 7 n/a n/a -29 490
1992 358 2 4 85 6 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 390 4 1 88 2 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 372 2 2 87 4 n/a n/a 0 467
1995 397 1 1 83 4 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 397 1 1 83 4 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 325 0 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 313 2 0 82 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 311 0 0 91 4 n/a n/a 0 406
2000 304 5 0 87 6 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 270 1 1 90 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 255 3 0 86 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 255 3 0 86 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 251 1 0 81 4 n/a n/a 0 337
2005 265 2 0 89 5 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 264 1 1 98 6 n/a n/a 0 370
2007 273 1 0 88 6 n/a n/a 0 368
2008 299 2 2 96 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2009 301 3 5 111 4 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 296 2 6 99 10 n/a n/a 0 413
2011 288 3 3 117 6 1 11 0 429
2012 259 2 0 103 5 0 14 0 383
2013 284 2 0 103 3 0 10 0 402
2014 275 3 1 108 6 0 12 0 405
2015 286 2 1 119 6 0 12 0 426
2016 291 2 1 90 5 0 9 0 398
2017 283 4 1 104 6 0 11 0 409
2018 277 2 1 99 2 0 7 0 388
2019 326 4 1 120 5 0 5 0 461
2020 350 5 0 118 7 0 9 0 489
2021 325 7 0 138 5 0 1 0 476
2022 352 5 0 152 10 0 0 0 519
2023 366 4 0 160 9 0 0 0 539

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 Pima Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 18.5 20.9 n/a
1989 490 20.3 24.1 n/a
1990 484 19.5 24.8 n/a
1991 490 18.5 26.4 n/a
1992 455 18.5 24.5 n/a
1993 485 18.0 26.9 n/a
1994 467 19.8 23.6 n/a
1995 486 19.0 25.6 n/a
1996 486 19.0 25.6 n/a
1997 395 22.0 18.0 n/a
1998 399 21.0 19.0 n/a
1999 406 20.0 20.3 n/a
2000 402 21.0 19.1 n/a
2001 365 21.5 17.0 n/a
2002 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2003 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2004 337 22.0 15.3 72.4
2005 361 22.8 15.8 77.3
2006 370 19.8 18.7 75.9
2007 368 22.5 16.4 n/a
2008 401 26.5 15.1 n/a
2009 424 26.5 16.0 44.8
2010 413 26.5 15.5 17.4
2011 429 22.5 19.0 63.4
2012 383 22.0 17.4 65.3
2013 402 21.0 19.1 60
2014 405 22.0 18.4 48.6
2015 426 23.0 18.5 7.5
2016 398 24.0 16.5 53.8
2017 409 19.0 21.5 61.4
2018 388 23.0 16.8 58.8
2019 461 25.0 18.4 45.8
2020 489 25.0 19.5 43.8
2021 476 27.0 17.6 n/a
2022 519 24.0 21.6 23.3
2023 539 26.7 20.1 41.7

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 Pima Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 18.5 20.9 n/a
1989 490 20.3 24.1 n/a
1990 484 19.5 24.8 n/a
1991 490 18.5 26.4 n/a
1992 455 18.5 24.5 n/a
1993 485 18.0 26.9 n/a
1994 467 19.8 23.6 n/a
1995 486 19.0 25.6 n/a
1996 486 19.0 25.6 n/a
1997 395 22.0 18.0 n/a
1998 399 21.0 19.0 n/a
1999 406 20.0 20.3 n/a
2000 402 21.0 19.1 n/a
2001 365 21.5 17.0 n/a
2002 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2003 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2004 337 22.0 15.3 72.4
2005 361 22.8 15.8 77.3
2006 370 19.8 18.7 75.9
2007 368 22.5 16.4 n/a
2008 401 26.5 15.1 n/a
2009 424 26.5 16.0 44.8
2010 413 26.5 15.5 17.4
2011 429 22.5 19.0 63.4
2012 383 22.0 17.4 65.3
2013 402 21.0 19.1 60
2014 405 22.0 18.4 48.6
2015 426 23.0 18.5 7.5
2016 398 24.0 16.5 53.8
2017 409 19.0 21.5 61.4
2018 388 23.0 16.8 58.8
2019 461 25.0 18.4 45.8
2020 489 25.0 19.5 43.8
2021 476 27.0 17.6 n/a
2022 519 24.0 21.6 23.3
2023 539 26.7 20.1 41.7

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 Pima 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 $532 (8.2%) $51 (0.8%) $1,114 (17.2%) $5,253 (81.0%) $653 (10.1%) $5,906 (91.0%) $6,488
2021 $264 (4.3%) $328 (5.3%) $855 (13.9%) $4,880 (79.1%) $697 (11.3%) $5,577 (90.4%) $6,168
2022 $388 (6.6%) $93 (1.6%) $869 (14.8%) $5,308 (90.3%) $86 (1.5%) $5,393 (91.8%) $5,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pima 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 781st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 608th of 1245 Elementary schools
 26.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students461539
 16.9%
African American44
American Indian59
 80%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic120160
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White326366
 12.3%
Two or More Races50
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%41.7%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pima Elementary School

Students at Pima Elementary School are 68% White, 30% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Pima Elementary School ranks 577th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Pima Junior High School
High : Gila Valley Learning Center
High : Pima High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 539 students attended Pima Elementary 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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