Winters Well Elementary School

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Winters Well Elementary School ranks 644 th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Winters Well Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tonopah, Arizona, serving 578 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Saddle Mountain Unified School District, which is ranked 235 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Winters Well Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39%. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of Arizona elementary schools in these categories. Additionally, Winters Well has a very high percentage of students (74.74%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Saddle Mountain Unified School District, such as Tartesso Elementary and Desert Sunset Elementary, generally perform better than Winters Well on academic measures, suggesting that the challenges faced by Winters Well may be specific to the school rather than the broader district. Winters Well's declining performance and underperformance compared to nearby schools indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

35220 W Buckeye Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354-7542

(623) 474-5301

District: Saddle Mountain Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
644^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,738

Students who attend Winters Well Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Tonopah Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 578

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.0%

White:

28.4%

American Indian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winters Well Elementary School ranks worse than 71.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Saddle Mountain Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69%), White (28.4%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Saddle Mountain Unified School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winters Well Elementary School is 19.5. 1 elementary schools in the Saddle Mountain Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Winters Well Elementary School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winters Well Elementary School is $8,738, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Saddle Mountain Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Winters Well Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Winters Well Elementary School 644^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Winters Well Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Saddle Mountain Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saddle Mountain Unified School District 235^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winters Well Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	19.32	1010^th	1226	17.6%
2022	11.92	906^th	1000	9.4%
2023	32.77	774^th	1245	37.8%
2024	23.94	644^th	904	28.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.04	995^th	1027	3.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.86	826^th	975	15.3%
2023	25.46	325^th	451	27.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.61	604^th	1201	49.7%
2023	31.23	569^th	820	30.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	29.31	461^st	618	25.4%
2023	37.88	670^th	1116	40.0%
2024	24.37	424^th	546	22.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.94	37^th	102	63.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	21.56	980^th	1219	19.6%
2023	28.70	835^th	1219	31.5%
2024	16.95	505^th	593	14.8%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	53.12	15^th	25	40.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	19.63	1023^rd	1220	16.1%
2022	12.61	757^th	830	8.8%
2023	35.89	722^nd	1216	40.6%
2024	14.50	532^nd	609	12.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.13	423^rd	895	52.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	19.99	1070^th	1198	10.7%
2023	35.04	745^th	1170	36.3%
2024	24.79	347^th	472	26.5%

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Rank History for White students at Winters Well Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.78	997^th	1161	14.1%
2023	22.65	849^th	1024	17.1%

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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 Winters Well Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	166	6	277	3	0	8	460
2021	154	6	260	2	1	6	429
2022	159	3	296	4	1	9	472
2023	164	4	399	5	1	5	578

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 Winters Well Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	460	26.5	17.3	n/a
2021	429	26.0	16.5	n/a
2022	472	22.5	20.9	29.4
2023	578	29.5	19.5	74.7

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 Winters Well Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	460	26.5	17.3	n/a
2021	429	26.0	16.5	n/a
2022	472	22.5	20.9	29.4
2023	578	29.5	19.5	74.7

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 Winters Well 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)
2021	$750 (6.0%)	$1,887 (15.1%)	$3,388 (27.2%)	$7,604 (61.0%)	$2,220 (17.8%)	$9,824 (78.8%)	$12,462
2022	$415 (4.7%)	$136 (1.6%)	$966 (11.1%)	$6,352 (72.7%)	$1,835 (21.0%)	$8,187 (93.7%)	$8,738

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Winters Well Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Winters Well Elementary School	Public	K-5	35220 W Buckeye Rd	Tonopah	85354	Maricopa County	Saddle Mountain Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 474-5301	578	30	19.5	74.7%	164 (28.4%)	4 (0.7%)	399 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	23.9	644^th of 904 public elementary schools	28.8%		32.8	774^th of 1245 public elementary schools	37.8%	130	19.0	32.0	41.0				23.0	25.0	37.0				$8,738	$415	$136	$966	$6,352	$1,835	$8,187
Arlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	9410 S 355th Ave	Arlington	85322	Maricopa County	Arlington Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 386-2031	279	14	20.0	62.7%	95 (34.1%)	1 (0.4%)	181 (64.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)			38.0						33.0				$12,742	$2,365	$363	$5,093	$8,152	$1,862	$10,014
Desert Sunset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	30919 W. White Tanks Vista Dr	Buckeye	85396	Maricopa County	Saddle Mountain Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 474-5601	631	30	21.0	46.9%	194 (30.7%)	54 (8.6%)	348 (55.2%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.3%)	25.1	626^th of 904 public elementary schools	30.8%		42.1	635^th of 1245 public elementary schools	49.0%	9	29.0	34.0	30.0				40.0	19.0	35.0
Tartesso Elementary School	Public	K-8	29677 W Indianola Ave	Buckeye	85396	Maricopa County	Saddle Mountain Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 474-5400	355	22	16.5	42.8%	106 (29.9%)	23 (6.5%)	205 (57.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	34.9	523^rd of 904 public elementary schools	42.1%		55.4	485^th of 1245 public elementary schools	61.0%	38	44.0	36.0	35.0				45.0	28.0	32.0				$8,544	$364	$91	$819	$6,329	$1,759	$8,089
Palo Verde Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	10700 S. Palo Verde Road	Palo Verde	85343	Maricopa County	Palo Verde Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 327-3680	446	23	19.6	70.6%	125 (28.0%)	8 (1.8%)	303 (67.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	26.9	608^th of 904 public elementary schools	32.7%		53.8	503^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	59.6%	105	37.0	41.0	24.0	32.0	42.0	43.0	39.0	31.0	24.0		26.0		$13,346	$1,964	$1,954	$5,883	$7,679	$1,749	$9,428
Westpark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2700 S 257th Dr	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 435-3282	562	32	17.8	59.8%	147 (26.2%)	41 (7.3%)	318 (56.6%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (7.8%)	44.5	439^th of 904 public elementary schools	51.4%		50.2	546^th of 1245 public elementary schools	56.1%	107	29.0	50.0	36.0	41.0	29.0	33.0	45.0	52.0	52.0	22.0	22.0	68.0	$9,185	$430	$87	$946	$6,898	$1,771	$8,669
Bales Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	25400 W Maricopa Rd	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 847-8503	659	32	20.5	70.0%	108 (16.4%)	59 (9.0%)	464 (70.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (2.9%)	29.5	578^th of 904 public elementary schools	36.1%		27.1	868^th of 1245 public elementary schools	30.3%	290	37.0	31.0	40.0	25.0	28.0	24.0	32.0		38.0				$9,848	$606	$92	$1,303	$7,002	$2,148	$9,151
John S McCain III Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	3170 S 247th Ave	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 925-3400	673	31	22.0	57.8%	180 (26.7%)	37 (5.5%)	400 (59.4%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.3%)	23.8	646^th of 904 public elementary schools	28.5%		38	709^th of 1245 public elementary schools	43.1%	63	25.0	46.0		21.0	48.0	29.0	22.0	37.0			39.0	42.0	$10,733	$354	$80	$788	$7,314	$2,984	$10,299
Imagine Schools at Buckeye	Public, Charter	K-8	2400 S 247th Ave	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 250-4580	296			54.7%	100 (33.8%)	19 (6.4%)	160 (54.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)								(n/a)						48.0	23.0							$00			$00
Buckeye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	211 S 7th St	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 386-4487	1,038	42	25.0	72.9%	173 (16.7%)	81 (7.8%)	724 (69.7%)	8 (0.8%)	17 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	32 (3.1%)	9.4	874^th of 904 public elementary schools	3.3%		19.7	1009^th of 1245 public elementary schools	19.0%	135		17.0	17.0	24.0	20.0	16.0	24.0				15.0		$11,555	$690	$177	$1,557	$8,609	$2,079	$10,688

Frequently Asked Questions about Winters Well Elementary School

Is Winters Well Elementary School a good school?

Winters Well Elementary School ranks 644^th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Winters Well Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Winters Well Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Winters Well Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Winters Well Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Tonopah Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Winters Well Elementary School?

Students at Winters Well Elementary School are 69% Hispanic, 28% White.

What district is Winters Well Elementary School in?

Saddle Mountain Unified School District

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