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Ray Elementary School

Summary:

Ray Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kearny, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 184 students. The school is part of the Ray Unified District, which is ranked 405 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ray Elementary School faces significant challenges in academic performance, particularly for its diverse student population and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects, with only 5% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41% and 43%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for White and Hispanic students, ranking in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools for these subgroups. Additionally, 55.43% of Ray Elementary School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby John F. Kennedy School and Leonor Hambly K-8, Ray Elementary School performs similarly or worse on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. These nearby schools also serve a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting that the challenges faced by Ray Elementary School may be shared by other schools in the region. The declining performance of Ray Elementary School over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and star rating, highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 651 Sen. Chastain Dr.
       Kearny, AZ  85137

(520) 363-5515

District: Ray Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,704 Help


Students who attend Ray Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Ray Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  178

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.7%
White:
41.6%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Compare Details Ray 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 17.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.7%), White (41.6%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ray Elementary School is 22.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ray Elementary School is $6,704.
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Rank History for Ray Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ray Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 69.43 338th 1062 68.2%
2010 64.67 387th 1090 64.5%
2011 52.82 495th 1075 54.0%
2012 53.70 524th 1141 54.1%
2013 64.36 401st 1158 65.4%
2014 32.92 743rd 1079 31.1%
2016 27.69 769th 1079 28.7%
2017 33.53 702nd 1106 36.5%
2018 30.56 743rd 1109 33.0%
2019 24.92 749th 1039 27.9%
2021 28.54 815th 1226 33.5%
2023 17.40 1062nd 1245 14.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ray Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.01 578th 1027 43.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ray Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.07 758th 1201 36.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ray Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.06 473rd 820 42.3%
2023 25.80 882nd 1116 21.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ray Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.69 722nd 1023 29.4%
2021 26.13 889th 1219 27.1%
2022 16.06 736th 824 10.7%
2023 21.72 966th 1219 20.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ray Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.02 769th 1032 25.5%
2021 33.93 745th 1220 38.9%
2023 24.86 919th 1216 24.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ray Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.26 617th 911 32.3%
2021 36.43 713th 1198 40.5%
2023 19.20 1017th 1170 13.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ray Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.72 692nd 720 3.9%
2021 22.89 991st 1161 14.6%
2022 18.29 707th 800 11.6%
2023 10.53 976th 1024 4.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Ray Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 344 344
1993 192 0 0 151 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 173 1 0 142 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 183 1 0 119 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1996 183 1 0 119 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1997 192 2 0 126 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 181 5 1 126 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 177 3 2 120 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 154 1 1 114 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2001 152 4 1 100 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 126 0 0 112 2 n/a n/a 0 240
2003 126 0 0 112 2 n/a n/a 0 240
2004 106 0 0 84 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2005 114 0 0 90 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 120 0 0 100 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 130 0 0 106 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 126 0 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2009 117 1 2 106 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2010 99 0 3 102 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2011 70 0 0 122 0 0 3 0 195
2012 67 0 1 114 0 0 1 0 183
2013 71 0 1 115 2 0 2 0 191
2014 78 0 1 161 0 0 3 0 243
2015 74 0 1 147 0 0 3 0 225
2016 79 0 2 148 0 0 4 0 233
2017 79 1 1 125 0 0 3 0 209
2018 92 1 1 136 4 0 3 0 237
2019 89 1 1 139 0 0 2 0 232
2020 83 1 0 124 1 0 2 0 211
2021 76 1 0 107 2 0 1 0 187
2022 95 2 3 89 2 0 2 0 193
2023 85 2 2 93 1 0 1 0 184
2024 74 3 2 92 3 1 3 0 178

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 Ray Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 344 17.3 19.8 n/a
1993 344 17.3 19.9 n/a
1994 316 17.3 18.3 n/a
1995 304 17.8 17.1 n/a
1996 304 17.8 17.1 n/a
1997 321 17.8 18.0 n/a
1998 313 16.8 18.6 n/a
1999 302 17.8 17.0 n/a
2000 270 17.8 15.2 n/a
2001 257 17.8 14.4 n/a
2002 240 14.9 16.1 n/a
2003 240 14.9 16.1 n/a
2004 191 14.0 13.6 41.4
2005 205 13.1 15.6 70.2
2006 221 14.2 15.6 78.3
2007 237 14.5 16.3 67.9
2008 222 14.5 15.3 59.9
2009 226 14.0 16.1 59.3
2010 205 14.6 14.0 62.9
2011 195 15.0 13.0 61.5
2012 183 15.4 11.8 71
2013 191 14.6 13.0 61.3
2014 243 17.5 13.8 65.8
2015 225 17.0 13.2 n/a
2016 233 16.0 14.5 65.2
2017 209 17.6 11.8 83.7
2018 237 14.6 16.1 n/a
2019 232 14.6 15.8 n/a
2020 211 11.6 18.1 64.5
2021 187 12.6 14.7 n/a
2022 193 10.0 19.3 34.2
2023 184 11.0 16.7 55.4
2024 178 8.0 22.2 n/a

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 Ray Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 344 17.3 19.8 n/a
1993 344 17.3 19.9 n/a
1994 316 17.3 18.3 n/a
1995 304 17.8 17.1 n/a
1996 304 17.8 17.1 n/a
1997 321 17.8 18.0 n/a
1998 313 16.8 18.6 n/a
1999 302 17.8 17.0 n/a
2000 270 17.8 15.2 n/a
2001 257 17.8 14.4 n/a
2002 240 14.9 16.1 n/a
2003 240 14.9 16.1 n/a
2004 191 14.0 13.6 41.4
2005 205 13.1 15.6 70.2
2006 221 14.2 15.6 78.3
2007 237 14.5 16.3 67.9
2008 222 14.5 15.3 59.9
2009 226 14.0 16.1 59.3
2010 205 14.6 14.0 62.9
2011 195 15.0 13.0 61.5
2012 183 15.4 11.8 71
2013 191 14.6 13.0 61.3
2014 243 17.5 13.8 65.8
2015 225 17.0 13.2 n/a
2016 233 16.0 14.5 65.2
2017 209 17.6 11.8 83.7
2018 237 14.6 16.1 n/a
2019 232 14.6 15.8 n/a
2020 211 11.6 18.1 64.5
2021 187 12.6 14.7 n/a
2022 193 10.0 19.3 34.2
2023 184 11.0 16.7 55.4
2024 178 8.0 22.2 n/a

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 Ray 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 $875 (8.0%) $412 (3.8%) $2,162 (19.7%) $8,063 (73.6%) $1,612 (14.7%) $9,674 (88.3%) $10,962
2020 $660 (9.9%) $330 (5.0%) $1,651 (24.8%) $5,057 (75.9%) $613 (9.2%) $5,670 (85.1%) $6,661
2021 $916 (12.8%) $287 (4.0%) $2,120 (29.6%) $5,566 (77.7%) $396 (5.5%) $5,962 (83.2%) $7,166
2022 $675 (10.1%) $258 (3.8%) $1,609 (24.0%) $5,360 (80.0%) $410 (6.1%) $5,770 (86.1%) $6,704

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ray 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 749th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1062nd of 1245 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students232184
 20.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic13993
 33.1%
Pacific Islander00
White8985
 4.5%
Two or More Races21
 50%

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

High : Ray Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended Ray Elementary School.

Students at Ray Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 42% White, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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