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Sentinel Elementary School

Summary:

Sentinel Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Dateland, Arizona, serving 38 students. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby Dateland Elementary School and Kiser Elementary School, and it is part of the Hyder Elementary District, which is ranked 169 out of 540 districts in Arizona.

Sentinel Elementary School has some strong performance areas, particularly in 4th and 7th grade English Language Arts and 7th and 8th grade Mathematics. However, the school struggles in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 3rd grade Mathematics, which are below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.05% to 72.97% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, Sentinel Elementary School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $32,990 in 2019-2020 to $42,153 in 2021-2022, suggesting a focus on investing in the school's resources and support for students.

Compared to the nearby Dateland Elementary School and Kiser Elementary School, which are part of the Paloma School District, Sentinel Elementary School has a lower overall test score performance in many subject areas. This suggests the need to closely examine the school's instructional practices and support systems to address the specific needs of its student population. Additionally, the school's declining statewide ranking, from 352 out of 1,158 Arizona elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 511 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023, warrants further investigation into the factors contributing to this trend.


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Public K-8

 53802 Old U.S. Highway
       Dateland, AZ  85333

(928) 323-3300

District: Sentinel Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $42,153 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  38

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.1%
White:
7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Compare Details Sentinel 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 52.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sentinel 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 67.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.1%), White (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sentinel Elementary School is 7.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sentinel Elementary School is $42,153.
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Rank History for Sentinel Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 48.41 611th 1141 46.5%
2013 68.83 352nd 1158 69.6%
2021 57.49 466th 1226 62.0%
2023 52.94 511th 1245 59.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.10 780th 975 20.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.38 1020th 1201 15.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.84 420th 1219 65.5%
2023 56.16 468th 1219 61.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.71 670th 1220 45.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.58 366th 1198 69.4%
2023 61.71 373rd 1170 68.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.83 796th 1161 31.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sentinel Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 80.71 108th 772 86.0%
2013 71.28 197th 787 75.0%
2021 71.69 194th 832 76.7%
2022 92.71 27th 605 95.5%
2023 67.41 217th 854 74.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.06 37th 606 93.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.13 97th 789 87.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.44 38th 369 89.7%
2023 82.23 59th 717 91.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.65 226th 820 72.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.19 140th 818 82.9%
2023 81.77 106th 810 86.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.20 117th 802 85.4%
2022 94.84 14th 392 96.4%
2023 77.18 108th 760 85.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sentinel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.27 237th 780 69.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Sentinel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 23 0 0 21 4 n/a n/a -12 36
1989 20 0 2 19 1 n/a n/a -2 40
1990 23 n/a n/a 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 43
1991 26 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a -27 27
1992 24 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a -1 47
1993 16 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 40
1994 20 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1995 20 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 21
1996 20 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 21
1997 23 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1998 27 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1999 24 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2000 24 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2001 26 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2002 20 0 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2003 20 0 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2004 12 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 32
2005 14 1 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 38
2006 12 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2007 11 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2008 10 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2009 11 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 14 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2011 12 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 28
2012 15 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 29
2013 18 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 35
2014 23 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 31
2015 20 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 37
2016 22 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 37
2017 26 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 34
2018 19 0 0 16 1 0 0 0 36
2019 24 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 36
2020 10 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 34
2021 9 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 37
2022 9 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 36
2023 3 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 38

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 Sentinel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 36 3.0 12.0 n/a
1989 40 2.0 20.0 n/a
1990 43 2.0 21.5 n/a
1991 27 3.0 9.0 n/a
1992 47 3.0 15.6 n/a
1993 40 3.0 13.3 n/a
1994 35 5.0 7.0 n/a
1995 21 2.3 9.1 n/a
1996 21 2.3 9.1 n/a
1997 29 2.4 12.1 n/a
1998 32 2.8 11.4 n/a
1999 37 3.0 12.3 n/a
2000 32 3.9 8.2 n/a
2001 35 3.9 9.0 n/a
2002 37 3.9 9.5 n/a
2003 37 3.9 9.5 n/a
2004 32 3.9 8.2 90.6
2005 38 3.9 9.7 92.1
2006 42 3.9 10.8 69
2007 37 4.2 8.8 70.3
2008 39 4.2 9.3 n/a
2009 39 4.2 9.3 64.1
2010 38 4.2 9.0 78.9
2011 28 4.2 6.6 75
2012 29 3.2 9.0 75.9
2013 35 4.6 7.6 82.9
2014 31 4.6 6.7 58.1
2015 37 5.0 7.4 70.3
2016 37 5.0 7.4 n/a
2017 34 4.6 7.3 n/a
2018 36 3.8 9.4 75
2019 36 3.5 10.2 75
2020 34 3.5 9.7 73.5
2021 37 3.5 10.5 73
2022 36 5.0 7.2 72.2
2023 38 5.0 7.6 71.1

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 Sentinel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 36 3.0 12.0 n/a
1989 40 2.0 20.0 n/a
1990 43 2.0 21.5 n/a
1991 27 3.0 9.0 n/a
1992 47 3.0 15.6 n/a
1993 40 3.0 13.3 n/a
1994 35 5.0 7.0 n/a
1995 21 2.3 9.1 n/a
1996 21 2.3 9.1 n/a
1997 29 2.4 12.1 n/a
1998 32 2.8 11.4 n/a
1999 37 3.0 12.3 n/a
2000 32 3.9 8.2 n/a
2001 35 3.9 9.0 n/a
2002 37 3.9 9.5 n/a
2003 37 3.9 9.5 n/a
2004 32 3.9 8.2 90.6
2005 38 3.9 9.7 92.1
2006 42 3.9 10.8 69
2007 37 4.2 8.8 70.3
2008 39 4.2 9.3 n/a
2009 39 4.2 9.3 64.1
2010 38 4.2 9.0 78.9
2011 28 4.2 6.6 75
2012 29 3.2 9.0 75.9
2013 35 4.6 7.6 82.9
2014 31 4.6 6.7 58.1
2015 37 5.0 7.4 70.3
2016 37 5.0 7.4 n/a
2017 34 4.6 7.3 n/a
2018 36 3.8 9.4 75
2019 36 3.5 10.2 75
2020 34 3.5 9.7 73.5
2021 37 3.5 10.5 73
2022 36 5.0 7.2 72.2
2023 38 5.0 7.6 71.1

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 Sentinel 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 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $279 (0.8%) $728 (2.2%) $1,286 (3.9%) $22,158 (67.2%) $9,825 (29.8%) $31,983 (96.9%) $32,990
2021 $1,380 (3.8%) $3,821 (10.5%) $6,581 (18.1%) $19,560 (53.8%) $11,589 (31.9%) $31,149 (85.7%) $36,350
2022 $5,450 (12.9%) $3,453 (8.2%) $14,353 (34.0%) $21,893 (51.9%) $11,356 (26.9%) $33,250 (78.9%) $42,153

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sentinel 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3638
 5.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1235
 191.7%
Pacific Islander00
White243
 87.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%71.1%
 3.9%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 38 students attended Sentinel Elementary School.

Students at Sentinel Elementary School are 92% Hispanic, 8% White.


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