Vesey Elementary School

Summary:

Vesey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Tucson Unified District in Tucson, Arizona, with a student population of 562 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its large student body, Vesey Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Tucson Unified District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28% of 3rd graders, 31% of 4th graders, and 23% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 28%, 35%, and 27%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also lower than the district and state averages. As a result, Vesey Elementary has been ranked in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools for the past several years, consistently receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The academic challenges faced by Vesey Elementary are not unique within the Tucson Unified District, as nearby schools such as Maldonado Amelia Elementary, Raul Grijalva Elementary, and Henry Hank Oyama also perform poorly compared to the state averages. This suggests a systemic issue within the district that requires targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the low academic performance across these schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5005 S Butts Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85757-9331


(520) 908-4600

District: Tucson Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
768th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend Vesey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Valencia Middle School
High:    Cholla High School
    University High School
Alternative:    Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.3%
White:
12.5%
American Indian:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.7% Help


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Compare Details Vesey Elementary School ranks worse than 84.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 28th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Tucson Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.3%), White (12.5%), American Indian (6.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vesey Elementary School is 17.6. 57 elementary schools in the Tucson Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vesey Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vesey Elementary School 768th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Vesey Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tucson Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucson Unified District 218th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vesey Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 40.71 653rd 1062 38.5%
2010 35.62 732nd 1090 32.8%
2011 29.87 793rd 1075 26.2%
2012 38.80 762nd 1141 33.2%
2013 38.94 754th 1158 34.9%
2014 32.62 747th 1079 30.8%
2015 14.92 854th 955 10.6%
2016 22.30 851st 1079 21.1%
2017 26.54 799th 1106 27.8%
2018 27.60 779th 1109 29.8%
2019 24.45 757th 1039 27.1%
2021 24.21 908th 1226 25.9%
2022 20.02 765th 1000 23.5%
2023 35.07 744th 1245 40.2%
2024 15.79 768th 912 15.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.64 614th 1027 40.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.40 58th 155 62.6%
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
2023 60.34 135th 451 70.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.53 302nd 417 27.6%
2021 28.62 948th 1201 21.1%
2023 24.02 681st 820 17.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.88 535th 618 13.4%
2023 31.55 784th 1116 29.7%
2024 17.04 500th 556 10.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.97 303rd 423 28.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.18 710th 1023 30.6%
2019 16.96 734th 862 14.8%
2021 24.66 916th 1219 24.9%
2022 22.91 669th 824 18.8%
2023 34.66 729th 1219 40.2%
2024 9.64 565th 602 6.1%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.51 106th 306 65.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.19 67th 239 72.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.37 680th 1032 34.1%
2019 18.32 700th 850 17.6%
2021 26.40 871st 1220 28.6%
2022 12.27 760th 830 8.4%
2023 33.51 761st 1216 37.4%
2024 7.16 609th 628 3.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.40 818th 895 8.6%
2023 70.80 123rd 607 79.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.85 523rd 911 42.6%
2019 28.49 500th 709 29.5%
2021 30.43 822nd 1198 31.4%
2022 24.88 556th 716 22.3%
2023 36.65 721st 1170 38.4%
2024 17.47 416th 486 14.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.39 243rd 654 62.8%
2022 37.62 65th 82 20.7%
2023 12.96 203rd 219 7.3%
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Rank History for White students at Vesey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.13 610th 720 15.3%
2021 28.20 914th 1161 21.3%
2023 47.79 525th 1024 48.7%
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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 Vesey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 423 8 5 248 19 n/a n/a -129 574
1989 388 7 4 206 11 n/a n/a 40 656
1990 448 10 5 225 5 n/a n/a -46 647
1991 410 16 6 257 4 n/a n/a -12 681
1992 372 11 5 244 5 n/a n/a 0 637
1993 357 9 5 263 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 335 4 5 275 4 n/a n/a 0 623
1995 305 1 6 276 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1996 305 1 6 276 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1997 315 9 7 305 2 n/a n/a 0 638
1998 322 11 4 333 3 n/a n/a 0 673
1999 339 11 2 355 4 n/a n/a 0 711
2000 312 12 3 371 7 n/a n/a 0 705
2001 296 14 5 386 6 n/a n/a 0 707
2002 133 9 1 424 5 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 133 9 1 424 5 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 109 6 1 383 7 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 98 9 1 449 9 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 107 16 5 492 19 n/a n/a 0 639
2007 123 21 10 605 27 n/a n/a 0 786
2008 117 18 9 610 28 n/a n/a 0 782
2009 94 35 8 602 34 n/a n/a 0 773
2010 105 30 13 578 43 n/a n/a 0 769
2011 94 24 11 563 32 1 17 0 742
2012 88 15 12 519 30 1 18 0 683
2013 86 11 7 491 44 5 16 0 660
2014 75 10 5 470 38 1 9 0 608
2015 76 13 5 457 45 0 6 0 602
2016 84 16 5 538 49 3 8 0 703
2017 81 13 3 565 43 3 11 0 719
2018 76 8 3 537 39 3 14 0 680
2019 71 12 5 532 46 2 19 0 687
2020 70 6 4 518 50 2 19 0 669
2021 68 6 5 462 56 2 11 0 610
2022 65 11 6 426 47 0 14 0 569
2023 60 15 6 422 47 2 10 0 562
2024 73 13 5 441 40 0 14 0 586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Vesey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 22.0 26.0 n/a
1989 656 21.0 31.2 n/a
1990 647 25.0 25.8 n/a
1991 681 26.0 26.1 n/a
1992 637 25.0 25.4 n/a
1993 636 24.0 26.5 n/a
1994 623 23.5 26.5 n/a
1995 589 22.0 26.8 n/a
1996 589 22.0 26.8 n/a
1997 638 25.5 25.0 n/a
1998 673 27.0 24.9 n/a
1999 711 29.0 24.5 n/a
2000 705 28.0 25.2 n/a
2001 707 31.0 22.8 n/a
2002 572 23.0 24.9 n/a
2003 572 23.0 24.9 n/a
2004 506 25.0 20.2 89.1
2005 566 20.0 28.3 82.2
2006 639 26.0 24.6 69.3
2007 786 30.0 26.2 49.1
2008 782 37.0 21.1 0.5
2009 773 37.0 20.9 63.4
2010 769 31.0 24.8 68.1
2011 742 33.0 22.4 59.6
2012 683 32.0 21.3 70.3
2013 660 28.8 22.9 74.4
2014 608 31.0 19.6 75.7
2015 602 27.0 22.2 78.4
2016 703 29.0 24.2 n/a
2017 719 35.8 20.0 72
2018 680 31.0 21.9 71.9
2019 687 34.0 20.1 70.7
2020 669 32.0 20.8 70.9
2021 610 32.3 18.8 n/a
2022 569 30.3 18.7 70.8
2023 562 29.7 18.9 71.7
2024 586 33.1 17.6 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 Vesey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 22.0 26.0 n/a
1989 656 21.0 31.2 n/a
1990 647 25.0 25.8 n/a
1991 681 26.0 26.1 n/a
1992 637 25.0 25.4 n/a
1993 636 24.0 26.5 n/a
1994 623 23.5 26.5 n/a
1995 589 22.0 26.8 n/a
1996 589 22.0 26.8 n/a
1997 638 25.5 25.0 n/a
1998 673 27.0 24.9 n/a
1999 711 29.0 24.5 n/a
2000 705 28.0 25.2 n/a
2001 707 31.0 22.8 n/a
2002 572 23.0 24.9 n/a
2003 572 23.0 24.9 n/a
2004 506 25.0 20.2 89.1
2005 566 20.0 28.3 82.2
2006 639 26.0 24.6 69.3
2007 786 30.0 26.2 49.1
2008 782 37.0 21.1 0.5
2009 773 37.0 20.9 63.4
2010 769 31.0 24.8 68.1
2011 742 33.0 22.4 59.6
2012 683 32.0 21.3 70.3
2013 660 28.8 22.9 74.4
2014 608 31.0 19.6 75.7
2015 602 27.0 22.2 78.4
2016 703 29.0 24.2 n/a
2017 719 35.8 20.0 72
2018 680 31.0 21.9 71.9
2019 687 34.0 20.1 70.7
2020 669 32.0 20.8 70.9
2021 610 32.3 18.8 n/a
2022 569 30.3 18.7 70.8
2023 562 29.7 18.9 71.7
2024 586 33.1 17.6 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 Vesey 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 $827 (10.3%) $191 (2.4%) $1,844 (22.9%) $6,061 (75.2%) $978 (12.1%) $7,039 (87.4%) $8,056
2020 $744 (13.6%) $118 (2.2%) $1,607 (29.4%) $4,302 (78.6%) $311 (5.7%) $4,613 (84.3%) $5,475

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vesey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 757th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 744th of 1245 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students687562
 18.2%
African American1215
 25%
American Indian4647
 2.2%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic532422
 20.7%
Pacific Islander22
White7160
 15.5%
Two or More Races1910
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.7%71.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vesey Elementary School

Students at Vesey Elementary School are 75% Hispanic, 12% White, 7% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Valencia Middle School
High : Cholla High School
High : University High School
Alternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Vesey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Arizona elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 586 students attended Vesey Elementary School.


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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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