W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Summary:

W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Tucson, Arizona, part of the Tucson Unified District and home to 166 students.

W Arthur Sewel Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 65% of 3rd graders and 71% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 28% and 35% for the district, respectively. In mathematics, 74% of 3rd graders and 52% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to 33% and 26% for the district. The school has steadily improved its statewide ranking, now in the top half of Arizona elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While W Arthur Sewel Elementary faces socioeconomic challenges, with 61.45% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's commitment to serving a diverse student population and its ability to achieve strong outcomes make it a standout example. Compared to nearby Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School, W Arthur Sewel Elementary has significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across various grade levels, suggesting the potential for continued growth and serving as a model for other schools in the district and state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 425 N Sahuara Ave
       Tucson, AZ  85711-2508


(520) 584-7200

District: Tucson Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools


Students who attend W Arthur Sewel Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Rincon High School
    University High School
Alternative:    Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.2%
White:
26.5%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Compare Details W Arthur Sewel Elementary School ranks better than 86.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd 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 84.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.2%), White (26.5%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is 10.4, which is the 8th best among 32 elementary schools in the Tucson Unified District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

W Arthur Sewel Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tucson Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tucson Unified District 207th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.48 435th 1062 59.0%
2010 64.88 385th 1090 64.7%
2011 45.61 576th 1075 46.4%
2012 51.91 552nd 1141 51.6%
2013 70.27 324th 1158 72.0%
2014 55.40 487th 1079 54.9%
2015 29.43 642nd 955 32.8%
2016 47.70 506th 1079 53.1%
2017 38.71 635th 1106 42.6%
2018 38.88 623rd 1109 43.8%
2019 43.11 539th 1039 48.1%
2021 55.35 492nd 1226 59.9%
2022 30.41 630th 1000 37.0%
2023 50.21 544th 1245 56.3%
2024 84.75 121st 904 86.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.64 645th 1027 37.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.96 228th 975 76.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.96 765th 1201 36.3%
2023 46.47 370th 820 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.78 478th 1116 57.2%
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Rank History for Female students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.90 537th 1023 47.5%
2019 53.27 382nd 862 55.7%
2021 59.33 433rd 1219 64.5%
2023 56.64 465th 1219 61.9%
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Rank History for Male students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.64 676th 1032 34.5%
2019 49.35 403rd 850 52.6%
2021 50.12 530th 1220 56.6%
2023 42.39 631st 1216 48.1%
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Rank History for African American students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.90 800th 895 10.6%
2022 43.22 216th 289 25.3%
2023 83.28 41st 607 93.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.07 418th 911 54.1%
2019 65.47 217th 709 69.4%
2021 51.32 495th 1198 58.7%
2023 41.05 651st 1170 44.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.76 42nd 171 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.69 542nd 720 24.7%
2021 61.05 401st 1161 65.5%
2023 58.88 391st 1024 61.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 29, 2012

Open Quote Sewell is a B+ school currently at 100% enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year. Sewell features OMA Gold, a structured PE program, and strong community involvement.
The Sewell Cross Country Team recently won both first and second place in the citywide cross country meet. Sewell was the proud recipient of the Cats in the Community make-over grant and partnered with University of Arizona to further enhance the positive learning environment in the school. Sewell is also again partnered with the University of Arizona in a 2 year grant program called ICats Beyond Bridging which brings UofA teaching students and Sewell teachers and students together in the classrooms for an extended, expanded, dynamic learning experience for all participants. Sewell was awarded the Stocker Grant in 2011 for improvements to it's library - among the many amazing improvements, the grant saw that over 500 books and DVD's were added for the whole school to use. Sewell has very active and dynamic partnerships with Reading Seed and Villa Hermosa and is a Ben's Bells Kindness School. Close Quote



Enrollment information for W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 13 7 29 2 n/a n/a -28 313
1989 279 14 5 34 2 n/a n/a -37 297
1990 267 14 4 29 2 n/a n/a 2 318
1991 285 9 3 38 4 n/a n/a -10 329
1992 280 10 2 50 7 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 292 26 7 53 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 305 22 12 50 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 256 24 12 60 3 n/a n/a 0 355
1996 256 24 12 60 3 n/a n/a 0 355
1997 213 24 11 75 4 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 203 24 8 75 2 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 171 25 9 64 5 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 189 24 6 83 4 n/a n/a 0 306
2001 190 21 8 85 6 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 152 42 12 103 5 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 152 42 12 103 5 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 160 41 12 106 4 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 145 34 16 115 5 n/a n/a 0 315
2006 128 22 19 112 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2007 122 28 18 99 2 n/a n/a 0 269
2008 118 24 14 110 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2009 122 31 8 113 3 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 118 28 6 88 7 n/a n/a 0 247
2011 106 31 9 151 9 1 16 0 323
2012 106 24 8 144 4 1 21 0 308
2013 115 21 5 148 8 1 20 0 318
2014 110 17 5 158 4 2 14 0 310
2015 85 21 6 176 4 3 23 0 318
2016 77 15 4 174 8 2 19 0 299
2017 71 19 4 154 6 5 32 0 291
2018 85 31 4 141 5 7 27 0 300
2019 67 21 4 155 8 2 20 0 277
2020 75 20 4 163 3 6 19 0 290
2021 52 11 3 119 3 2 13 0 203
2022 61 19 1 114 3 2 11 0 211
2023 44 9 2 100 3 2 6 0 166

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 W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 13.5 23.1 n/a
1989 297 10.0 29.7 n/a
1990 318 12.0 26.5 n/a
1991 329 13.0 25.3 n/a
1992 349 15.2 22.9 n/a
1993 378 16.5 22.9 n/a
1994 389 14.0 27.8 n/a
1995 355 16.0 22.2 n/a
1996 355 16.0 22.2 n/a
1997 327 16.8 19.5 n/a
1998 312 14.6 21.4 n/a
1999 274 14.0 19.6 n/a
2000 306 12.0 25.5 n/a
2001 310 14.6 21.2 n/a
2002 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
2003 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
2004 323 15.0 21.5 61.9
2005 315 16.0 19.7 58.4
2006 283 16.0 17.7 55.1
2007 269 15.5 17.4 36.8
2008 269 13.8 19.5 0.4
2009 277 14.2 19.5 47.7
2010 247 12.0 20.5 47.4
2011 323 14.2 22.7 50.2
2012 308 16.0 19.2 57.1
2013 318 16.0 19.8 59.4
2014 310 18.0 17.2 71
2015 318 20.0 15.9 63.8
2016 299 20.0 14.9 n/a
2017 291 17.3 16.8 70.1
2018 300 17.0 17.6 64
2019 277 17.5 15.8 60.6
2020 290 18.0 16.1 61.7
2021 203 20.4 9.9 n/a
2022 211 19.1 11.0 61.6
2023 166 15.8 10.4 61.4

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 W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 13.5 23.1 n/a
1989 297 10.0 29.7 n/a
1990 318 12.0 26.5 n/a
1991 329 13.0 25.3 n/a
1992 349 15.2 22.9 n/a
1993 378 16.5 22.9 n/a
1994 389 14.0 27.8 n/a
1995 355 16.0 22.2 n/a
1996 355 16.0 22.2 n/a
1997 327 16.8 19.5 n/a
1998 312 14.6 21.4 n/a
1999 274 14.0 19.6 n/a
2000 306 12.0 25.5 n/a
2001 310 14.6 21.2 n/a
2002 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
2003 314 15.0 20.9 n/a
2004 323 15.0 21.5 61.9
2005 315 16.0 19.7 58.4
2006 283 16.0 17.7 55.1
2007 269 15.5 17.4 36.8
2008 269 13.8 19.5 0.4
2009 277 14.2 19.5 47.7
2010 247 12.0 20.5 47.4
2011 323 14.2 22.7 50.2
2012 308 16.0 19.2 57.1
2013 318 16.0 19.8 59.4
2014 310 18.0 17.2 71
2015 318 20.0 15.9 63.8
2016 299 20.0 14.9 n/a
2017 291 17.3 16.8 70.1
2018 300 17.0 17.6 64
2019 277 17.5 15.8 60.6
2020 290 18.0 16.1 61.7
2021 203 20.4 9.9 n/a
2022 211 19.1 11.0 61.6
2023 166 15.8 10.4 61.4

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 W Arthur Sewel 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 $857 (7.6%) $175 (1.6%) $1,889 (16.8%) $8,998 (80.2%) $1,187 (10.6%) $10,186 (90.8%) $11,218
2020 $962 (10.8%) $62 (0.7%) $1,987 (22.2%) $7,280 (81.5%) $631 (7.1%) $7,911 (88.5%) $8,935

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W Arthur Sewel 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 539th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 544th of 1245 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students277166
 40.1%
African American219
 57.1%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic155100
 35.5%
Pacific Islander22
White6744
 34.3%
Two or More Races206
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%61.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions about W Arthur Sewel Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended W Arthur Sewel Elementary School.

Students at W Arthur Sewel Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 27% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

W Arthur Sewel Elementary School ranks 121st of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend W Arthur Sewel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rincon High School
High : University High School
Alternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy


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