Craycroft Elementary School

Summary:

Craycroft Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Sunnyside Unified District in Tucson, Arizona. The school has around 590 students, with a predominantly Hispanic student population.

Despite its large student body, Craycroft Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Arizona elementary schools, receiving low ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 13% of 3rd graders at Craycroft were proficient in ELA, compared to 20% in the district and 39% statewide.

The school's challenges may be linked to its high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 80% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the nearby Rivera Elementary (89%) and Los Amigos Elementary (86%). Additionally, Craycroft's per-student spending has fluctuated, and the student-teacher ratio is higher than the nearby schools in the Sunnyside Unified District, suggesting the school may not have the necessary resources and staffing to effectively support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5455 E. Littletown Rd.
       Tucson, AZ  85756


(520) 545-2600

District: Sunnyside Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
887th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,907 Help


Students who attend Craycroft Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
High:    Desert View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  595

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.0%
African American:
9.7%
White:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.9% Help


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Compare Details Craycroft Elementary School ranks worse than 97.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Sunnyside Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77%), African American (9.7%), White (8.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Craycroft Elementary School is 20.5. 11 elementary schools in the Sunnyside Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Craycroft Elementary School is $6,907. 11 elementary schools in the Sunnyside Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Craycroft Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Craycroft Elementary School 887th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Craycroft Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sunnyside Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyside Unified District 280th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Craycroft Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 67.94 357th 1062 66.4%
2010 66.81 368th 1090 66.2%
2011 60.00 425th 1075 60.5%
2012 57.42 481st 1141 57.8%
2013 52.02 564th 1158 51.3%
2014 47.05 577th 1079 46.5%
2015 17.70 811th 955 15.1%
2016 22.59 842nd 1079 22.0%
2017 21.00 894th 1106 19.2%
2018 17.05 957th 1109 13.7%
2019 19.00 846th 1039 18.6%
2021 22.25 940th 1226 23.3%
2022 8.99 959th 1000 4.1%
2023 15.52 1099th 1245 11.7%
2024 8.73 887th 912 2.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.44 796th 1027 22.5%
2022 20.22 425th 444 4.3%
2023 23.50 546th 617 11.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.92 149th 155 3.9%
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.97 815th 1201 32.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 659th 820 19.6%
2022 12.46 599th 618 3.1%
2023 18.68 1004th 1116 10.0%
2024 8.73 546th 556 1.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.95 85th 423 79.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.70 846th 1023 17.3%
2019 10.88 794th 862 7.9%
2021 21.91 978th 1219 19.8%
2023 17.76 1045th 1219 14.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.24 7th 38 81.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.90 124th 145 14.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.62 892nd 1032 13.6%
2019 15.12 740th 850 12.9%
2021 25.66 893rd 1220 26.8%
2023 12.90 1148th 1216 5.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.34 499th 620 19.5%
2023 44.72 173rd 316 45.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.16 422nd 895 52.8%
2022 16.47 273rd 289 5.5%
2023 32.71 432nd 607 28.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.89 757th 911 16.9%
2019 20.91 592nd 709 16.5%
2021 24.08 970th 1198 19.0%
2022 10.27 704th 716 1.7%
2023 15.93 1091st 1170 6.8%
2024 14.91 442nd 486 9.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.41 157th 654 76.0%
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Rank History for White students at Craycroft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.56 593rd 720 17.6%
2021 41.88 686th 1161 40.9%
2022 17.83 713th 800 10.9%
2023 15.84 934th 1024 8.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Craycroft Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 205 9 3 113 7 n/a n/a 19 356
1989 234 23 6 159 6 n/a n/a -95 333
1990 209 14 8 143 5 n/a n/a -81 298
1991 172 12 5 139 8 n/a n/a -5 331
1992 186 9 4 157 6 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 193 25 4 196 10 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 186 28 3 225 14 n/a n/a 0 456
1995 164 25 7 284 15 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 164 25 7 284 15 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 143 29 4 320 16 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 152 30 5 279 11 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 138 26 8 271 11 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 139 22 3 260 24 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 122 17 6 385 9 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 119 19 6 436 8 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 119 19 6 436 8 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 89 19 4 432 17 n/a n/a 0 561
2005 97 27 4 461 20 n/a n/a 0 609
2006 100 29 6 515 15 n/a n/a 0 665
2007 110 26 14 499 17 n/a n/a 0 666
2008 143 43 17 529 18 n/a n/a 0 750
2009 146 41 26 576 14 n/a n/a 0 803
2010 137 44 28 533 19 n/a n/a 0 761
2011 109 49 23 513 18 3 3 0 718
2012 99 44 21 549 8 3 11 0 735
2013 101 40 17 575 7 2 15 0 757
2014 101 48 15 611 5 2 15 0 797
2015 104 49 12 624 6 2 16 0 813
2016 98 45 11 606 1 1 19 0 781
2017 71 33 10 490 7 0 17 0 628
2018 66 35 8 444 4 0 18 0 575
2019 66 29 7 450 5 0 16 0 573
2020 109 30 6 350 9 0 19 0 523
2021 54 38 8 457 7 0 21 0 585
2022 41 42 5 445 6 0 17 0 556
2023 49 44 8 468 9 0 12 0 590
2024 48 58 8 458 5 0 18 0 595

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 Craycroft Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 18.5 19.2 n/a
1989 333 18.5 18.0 n/a
1990 298 17.3 17.2 n/a
1991 331 17.3 19.1 n/a
1992 362 21.1 17.1 n/a
1993 428 23.1 18.5 n/a
1994 456 24.6 18.5 n/a
1995 495 27.2 18.2 n/a
1996 495 27.2 18.2 n/a
1997 512 27.6 18.6 n/a
1998 477 24.2 19.7 n/a
1999 454 23.7 19.2 n/a
2000 448 24.6 18.2 n/a
2001 539 29.1 18.5 n/a
2002 588 29.6 19.9 n/a
2003 588 29.6 19.9 n/a
2004 561 33.7 16.6 99.5
2005 609 32.1 19.0 99.5
2006 665 35.0 19.0 99.5
2007 666 38.0 17.5 47.6
2008 750 34.0 22.1 53.1
2009 803 40.0 20.1 73.1
2010 761 38.0 20.0 68.9
2011 718 33.0 21.7 69.6
2012 735 32.0 22.9 5.9
2013 757 33.5 22.5 4.5
2014 797 31.0 25.7 72
2015 813 32.0 25.4 72.9
2016 781 34.0 22.9 1.2
2017 628 26.0 24.1 76.9
2018 575 27.8 20.6 76.9
2019 573 28.0 20.4 80.8
2020 523 25.0 20.9 80.7
2021 585 27.8 21.0 n/a
2022 556 28.0 19.8 37.8
2023 590 27.0 21.8 81.9
2024 595 29.0 20.5 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 Craycroft Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 18.5 19.2 n/a
1989 333 18.5 18.0 n/a
1990 298 17.3 17.2 n/a
1991 331 17.3 19.1 n/a
1992 362 21.1 17.1 n/a
1993 428 23.1 18.5 n/a
1994 456 24.6 18.5 n/a
1995 495 27.2 18.2 n/a
1996 495 27.2 18.2 n/a
1997 512 27.6 18.6 n/a
1998 477 24.2 19.7 n/a
1999 454 23.7 19.2 n/a
2000 448 24.6 18.2 n/a
2001 539 29.1 18.5 n/a
2002 588 29.6 19.9 n/a
2003 588 29.6 19.9 n/a
2004 561 33.7 16.6 99.5
2005 609 32.1 19.0 99.5
2006 665 35.0 19.0 99.5
2007 666 38.0 17.5 47.6
2008 750 34.0 22.1 53.1
2009 803 40.0 20.1 73.1
2010 761 38.0 20.0 68.9
2011 718 33.0 21.7 69.6
2012 735 32.0 22.9 5.9
2013 757 33.5 22.5 4.5
2014 797 31.0 25.7 72
2015 813 32.0 25.4 72.9
2016 781 34.0 22.9 1.2
2017 628 26.0 24.1 76.9
2018 575 27.8 20.6 76.9
2019 573 28.0 20.4 80.8
2020 523 25.0 20.9 80.7
2021 585 27.8 21.0 n/a
2022 556 28.0 19.8 37.8
2023 590 27.0 21.8 81.9
2024 595 29.0 20.5 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 Craycroft 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 $1,129 (13.6%) $96 (1.2%) $2,353 (28.4%) $5,360 (64.6%) $1,712 (20.6%) $7,073 (85.2%) $8,298
2020 $2,512 (21.5%) $99 (0.8%) $5,123 (43.8%) $8,519 (72.9%) $556 (4.8%) $9,076 (77.7%) $11,686
2021 $979 (16.9%) $15 (0.3%) $1,974 (34.1%) $4,381 (75.6%) $417 (7.2%) $4,798 (82.8%) $5,793
2022 $1,073 (15.5%) $22 (0.3%) $2,167 (31.4%) $5,496 (79.6%) $317 (4.6%) $5,813 (84.2%) $6,907

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Craycroft Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 846th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1099th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students573590
 3%
African American2944
 51.7%
American Indian59
 80%
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic450468
 4%
Pacific Islander00
White6649
 25.8%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.8%81.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Craycroft Elementary School

Craycroft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Arizona elementary schools.

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

Middle : Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
High : Desert View High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 595 students attended Craycroft Elementary School.

Students at Craycroft Elementary School are 77% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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