Drexel Elementary School

Summary:

Drexel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Sunnyside Unified District in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a student population of 487 and a predominantly Hispanic student body, with 89.94% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year.

Drexel Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Arizona, with a statewide ranking between 1021 and 1206 out of around 1,200 elementary schools over the past decade. The school has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating very poor performance. Only 8-27% of Drexel students were proficient in English Language Arts and 5-7% were proficient in Mathematics in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to state averages of 37-45% and 31-43% respectively. This is well below the performance of nearby schools in the Sunnyside Unified District, such as Elvira Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School.

Drexel Elementary also has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 92.81% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school spends $7,085 per student, which is lower than the state average and the spending at nearby schools in the Sunnyside Unified District. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 19.8, compared to nearby schools. These resource disparities may be hindering the school's ability to provide the necessary support and resources for its students, contributing to the persistent low performance that Drexel Elementary has experienced for over a decade.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 801 E Drexel Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85706-4244


(520) 545-2700

District: Sunnyside Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,085 Help


Students who attend Drexel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Apollo Middle School
High:    Sunnyside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.9%
African American:
4.7%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Drexel 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 10.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.9%), African American (4.7%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sunnyside Unified District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Drexel Elementary School is 19.8. 9 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 Drexel Elementary School is $7,085. 9 elementary schools in the Sunnyside Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Drexel Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sunnyside Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyside Unified District 269th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Drexel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 34.73 723rd 1062 31.9%
2010 25.17 882nd 1090 19.1%
2011 18.42 950th 1075 11.6%
2012 11.93 1099th 1141 3.7%
2013 11.27 1111th 1158 4.1%
2014 5.97 1050th 1079 2.7%
2015 5.09 954th 955 0.1%
2016 9.93 1037th 1079 3.9%
2017 13.90 1005th 1106 9.1%
2018 11.87 1043rd 1109 6.0%
2019 7.38 1021st 1039 1.7%
2021 10.31 1203rd 1226 1.9%
2023 10.69 1206th 1245 3.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.69 818th 1027 20.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.63 91st 155 41.3%
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 16.71 434th 451 3.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.66 1053rd 1201 12.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.81 753rd 820 8.2%
2023 14.04 1065th 1116 4.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.40 232nd 423 45.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.64 919th 1023 10.2%
2021 12.00 1178th 1219 3.4%
2023 10.40 1187th 1219 2.6%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.10 220th 306 28.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.24 984th 1032 4.7%
2021 11.40 1191st 1220 2.4%
2023 11.63 1167th 1216 4.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.62 805th 895 10.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.68 840th 911 7.8%
2019 9.67 694th 709 2.1%
2021 13.94 1170th 1198 2.3%
2023 11.54 1151st 1170 1.6%
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Rank History for White students at Drexel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.27 1017th 1161 12.4%
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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 Drexel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 133 14 1 594 16 n/a n/a -185 573
1989 92 18 0 507 13 n/a n/a 29 659
1990 82 18 5 602 16 n/a n/a -52 671
1991 83 16 0 611 10 n/a n/a -16 704
1992 54 13 0 509 20 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 38 24 1 614 29 n/a n/a 0 706
1994 42 24 0 640 27 n/a n/a 0 733
1995 22 19 2 674 15 n/a n/a 0 732
1996 22 19 2 674 15 n/a n/a 0 732
1997 25 9 3 750 15 n/a n/a 0 802
1998 17 10 2 593 14 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 17 15 4 566 17 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 12 13 3 568 23 n/a n/a 0 619
2001 7 16 0 602 13 n/a n/a 0 638
2002 7 12 0 588 14 n/a n/a 0 621
2003 7 12 0 588 14 n/a n/a 0 621
2004 9 11 1 600 17 n/a n/a 0 638
2005 8 6 1 585 6 n/a n/a 0 606
2006 10 9 2 672 14 n/a n/a 0 707
2007 12 9 0 692 10 n/a n/a 0 723
2008 14 8 1 645 15 n/a n/a 0 683
2009 3 10 2 569 9 n/a n/a 0 593
2010 8 9 2 530 16 n/a n/a 0 565
2011 8 10 2 660 20 1 0 0 701
2012 8 9 3 635 15 0 0 0 670
2013 5 4 3 555 15 0 1 0 583
2014 10 10 3 547 15 0 1 0 586
2015 15 11 2 649 13 0 1 0 691
2016 15 10 0 580 11 0 6 0 622
2017 11 7 0 539 7 0 4 0 568
2018 7 11 0 490 6 0 2 0 516
2019 15 15 0 518 12 0 2 0 562
2020 55 23 0 472 6 0 7 0 563
2021 12 18 1 468 4 0 7 0 510
2022 12 22 0 411 8 0 10 0 463
2023 10 23 0 438 9 0 7 0 487

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 Drexel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 28.0 20.4 n/a
1989 659 32.5 20.2 n/a
1990 671 35.0 19.1 n/a
1991 704 34.5 20.4 n/a
1992 596 32.5 18.3 n/a
1993 706 31.0 22.8 n/a
1994 733 36.0 20.4 n/a
1995 732 35.5 20.6 n/a
1996 732 35.5 20.6 n/a
1997 802 38.8 20.7 n/a
1998 636 37.3 17.1 n/a
1999 619 35.6 17.4 n/a
2000 619 33.0 18.8 n/a
2001 638 37.1 17.2 n/a
2002 621 37.6 16.5 n/a
2003 621 37.6 16.5 n/a
2004 638 37.7 16.9 99.5
2005 606 39.1 15.5 99.5
2006 707 43.2 16.4 99.6
2007 723 42.2 17.1 62.7
2008 683 40.0 17.1 75.8
2009 593 37.0 16.0 95.3
2010 565 36.5 15.4 87.6
2011 701 34.0 20.6 84.5
2012 670 36.5 18.3 6.9
2013 583 35.0 16.6 7
2014 586 29.0 20.2 85.2
2015 691 26.0 26.5 86.7
2016 622 25.0 24.8 2.6
2017 568 22.0 25.8 96
2018 516 20.9 24.6 93.8
2019 562 24.5 22.9 94.8
2020 563 27.7 20.2 92.7
2021 510 24.1 21.1 n/a
2022 463 24.5 18.8 58.3
2023 487 24.5 19.8 92.8

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 Drexel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 28.0 20.4 n/a
1989 659 32.5 20.2 n/a
1990 671 35.0 19.1 n/a
1991 704 34.5 20.4 n/a
1992 596 32.5 18.3 n/a
1993 706 31.0 22.8 n/a
1994 733 36.0 20.4 n/a
1995 732 35.5 20.6 n/a
1996 732 35.5 20.6 n/a
1997 802 38.8 20.7 n/a
1998 636 37.3 17.1 n/a
1999 619 35.6 17.4 n/a
2000 619 33.0 18.8 n/a
2001 638 37.1 17.2 n/a
2002 621 37.6 16.5 n/a
2003 621 37.6 16.5 n/a
2004 638 37.7 16.9 99.5
2005 606 39.1 15.5 99.5
2006 707 43.2 16.4 99.6
2007 723 42.2 17.1 62.7
2008 683 40.0 17.1 75.8
2009 593 37.0 16.0 95.3
2010 565 36.5 15.4 87.6
2011 701 34.0 20.6 84.5
2012 670 36.5 18.3 6.9
2013 583 35.0 16.6 7
2014 586 29.0 20.2 85.2
2015 691 26.0 26.5 86.7
2016 622 25.0 24.8 2.6
2017 568 22.0 25.8 96
2018 516 20.9 24.6 93.8
2019 562 24.5 22.9 94.8
2020 563 27.7 20.2 92.7
2021 510 24.1 21.1 n/a
2022 463 24.5 18.8 58.3
2023 487 24.5 19.8 92.8

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 Drexel 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 $1,167 (14.0%) $96 (1.1%) $2,430 (29.1%) $5,125 (61.3%) $1,970 (23.6%) $7,095 (84.9%) $8,358
2020 $1,798 (17.7%) $12 (0.1%) $3,608 (35.4%) $7,773 (76.4%) $594 (5.8%) $8,367 (82.2%) $10,178
2021 $763 (12.9%) $02 (0.0%) $1,529 (25.8%) $4,486 (75.6%) $683 (11.5%) $5,169 (87.1%) $5,935
2022 $934 (13.2%) $01 (0.0%) $1,870 (26.4%) $5,549 (78.3%) $600 (8.5%) $6,150 (86.8%) $7,085

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Drexel 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 1021st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1206th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562487
 13.3%
African American1523
 53.3%
American Indian129
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic518438
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1510
 33.3%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.8%92.8%
 2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Drexel Elementary School.

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

Middle : Apollo Middle School
High : Sunnyside High School

Students at Drexel Elementary School are 90% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% White, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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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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