How many students attend Cavett Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 173 students attended Cavett Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Cavett Elementary School?

Students at Cavett Elementary School are 83% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Cavett Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cavett Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Utterback Middle School High : Catalina High School High : University High School Alternative : Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Cavett Elementary School

Summary:

Cavett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 173 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Tucson Unified District, which is ranked 373 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cavett Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Arizona elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low academic performance. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (over 80%) compared to the state and district averages, and a very high percentage of students (over 80%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, Cavett Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending ($11,077 to $13,246) compared to nearby schools like Van Buskirk Elementary School, Borton Primary Magnet School, and Robison Elementary School.

The combination of low academic performance, high poverty rates, and a predominantly Hispanic student population suggests that Cavett Elementary may face significant challenges in terms of access to resources, teacher quality, and other factors that can impact student learning. While the nearby schools also serve high-need populations, Cavett Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower overall rankings. Addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on equity and access to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2120 E Naco Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713-5111

(520) 225-1300

District: Tucson Unified District

Students who attend Cavett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Utterback Middle School
High:	Catalina High School
	University High School
Alternative:	Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 173

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.2%

African American:

8.1%

White:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cavett Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.2%), African American (8.1%), White (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cavett Elementary School is 9.2, which is the 3^rd best among 32 elementary schools in the Tucson Unified District. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Tucson Unified District:

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

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Rank History for Cavett Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	26.12	844^th	1062	20.5%
2010	19.92	950^th	1090	12.8%
2011	14.44	980^th	1075	8.8%
2012	18.93	1041^st	1141	8.8%
2013	16.53	1078^th	1158	6.9%
2014	12.44	1013^th	1079	6.1%
2016	21.90	858^th	1079	20.5%
2017	14.31	997^th	1106	9.9%
2018	9.38	1072^nd	1109	3.3%
2019	25.84	740^th	1039	28.8%
2021	20.83	973^rd	1226	20.6%
2023	8.39	1232^nd	1245	1.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.86	826^th	975	15.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.95	1195^th	1201	0.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.60	1105^th	1116	1.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.66	366^th	423	13.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	11.77	967^th	1023	5.5%
2021	13.52	1154^th	1219	5.3%
2023	8.63	1208^th	1219	0.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	9.46	997^th	1032	3.4%
2021	32.08	766^th	1220	37.2%
2023	15.97	1090^th	1216	10.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.40	692^nd	895	22.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	14.50	862^nd	911	5.4%
2019	36.03	434^th	709	38.8%
2021	27.26	900^th	1198	24.9%
2022	48.43	374^th	716	47.8%
2023	8.67	1169^th	1170	0.1%

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Rank History for White students at Cavett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	11.84	1103^rd	1161	5.0%
2022	22.69	683^rd	800	14.6%
2023	22.12	858^th	1024	16.2%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 6, 2009

Teachers at Cavett really care about their students really learning. One of their finest teacher in Cavett is Mrs. Mills. My son had this teacher for 3 years and she challenge him to do his best and he did. Parents and teachers need to be more involved in the education of our children for them succeed. The school is not what makes the student achieve, it's the teachers and parents working together for them to succeed. It makes me sad that a school is know by a Amis test and not by how the teachers are working so hard for their students to learn. You have to be at this school and see how teachers are involve with their students and how hard they are trying for them to learn. Children always need to be challenge and you be suprise how far they will go. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cavett Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1835	290	76	655	37	n/a	n/a	-225	2668
1989	351	59	15	128	8	n/a	n/a	-80	481
1990	384	65	15	142	8	n/a	n/a	-87	527
1991	67	129	8	383	15	n/a	n/a	-41	561
1992	59	133	21	388	16	n/a	n/a	-1	616
1993	41	118	15	417	27	n/a	n/a	0	618
1994	44	116	10	502	26	n/a	n/a	0	698
1995	35	78	12	435	33	n/a	n/a	0	593
1996	35	78	12	435	33	n/a	n/a	0	593
1997	33	81	12	455	30	n/a	n/a	0	611
1998	21	75	10	403	27	n/a	n/a	0	536
1999	29	63	9	438	23	n/a	n/a	0	562
2000	18	62	9	433	19	n/a	n/a	0	541
2001	17	56	5	407	19	n/a	n/a	0	504
2002	15	44	2	428	3	n/a	n/a	0	492
2003	15	44	2	428	3	n/a	n/a	0	492
2004	4	37	2	384	5	n/a	n/a	0	432
2005	18	39	4	387	11	n/a	n/a	0	459
2006	11	40	4	366	9	n/a	n/a	0	430
2007	11	41	3	407	9	n/a	n/a	0	471
2008	18	30	4	388	12	n/a	n/a	0	452
2009	15	34	7	390	16	n/a	n/a	0	462
2010	12	34	3	281	13	n/a	n/a	0	343
2011	8	28	1	249	7	1	6	0	300
2012	7	20	2	260	8	0	3	0	300
2013	8	20	2	247	5	0	2	0	284
2014	11	14	0	252	5	0	6	0	288
2015	14	16	0	230	10	0	3	0	273
2016	13	20	0	243	6	1	2	0	285
2017	13	14	0	259	10	1	7	0	304
2018	23	16	0	248	8	1	5	0	301
2019	18	15	1	199	8	1	6	0	248
2020	11	20	0	154	1	1	3	0	190
2021	14	16	0	165	2	1	2	0	200
2022	13	13	0	154	3	1	3	0	187
2023	11	14	0	144	2	0	2	0	173

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 Cavett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2668	106.0	25.1	n/a
1989	481	19.3	24.9	n/a
1990	527	23.5	22.4	n/a
1991	561	23.0	24.3	n/a
1992	616	26.5	23.2	n/a
1993	618	29.6	20.9	n/a
1994	698	29.0	24.1	n/a
1995	593	28.0	21.2	n/a
1996	593	28.0	21.2	n/a
1997	611	31.6	19.3	n/a
1998	536	31.4	17.1	n/a
1999	562	28.0	20.1	n/a
2000	541	30.8	17.6	n/a
2001	504	32.8	15.4	n/a
2002	492	34.5	14.3	n/a
2003	492	34.5	14.3	n/a
2004	432	26.0	16.6	99.3
2005	459	25.5	18.0	99.3
2006	430	29.0	14.8	86
2007	471	28.0	16.8	60.5
2008	452	24.0	18.8	0.7
2009	462	25.0	18.5	82
2010	343	21.0	16.3	89.2
2011	300	17.0	17.6	87
2012	300	16.0	18.7	84.7
2013	284	18.0	15.7	91.9
2014	288	28.4	10.1	90.6
2015	273	23.0	11.8	82.4
2016	285	24.0	11.8	n/a
2017	304	26.8	11.3	87.8
2018	301	14.5	20.7	80.7
2019	248	16.5	15.0	80.6
2020	190	15.0	12.6	70
2021	200	18.1	11.0	n/a
2022	187	16.7	11.1	69.5
2023	173	18.8	9.2	80.3

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 Cavett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2668	106.0	25.1	n/a
1989	481	19.3	24.9	n/a
1990	527	23.5	22.4	n/a
1991	561	23.0	24.3	n/a
1992	616	26.5	23.2	n/a
1993	618	29.6	20.9	n/a
1994	698	29.0	24.1	n/a
1995	593	28.0	21.2	n/a
1996	593	28.0	21.2	n/a
1997	611	31.6	19.3	n/a
1998	536	31.4	17.1	n/a
1999	562	28.0	20.1	n/a
2000	541	30.8	17.6	n/a
2001	504	32.8	15.4	n/a
2002	492	34.5	14.3	n/a
2003	492	34.5	14.3	n/a
2004	432	26.0	16.6	99.3
2005	459	25.5	18.0	99.3
2006	430	29.0	14.8	86
2007	471	28.0	16.8	60.5
2008	452	24.0	18.8	0.7
2009	462	25.0	18.5	82
2010	343	21.0	16.3	89.2
2011	300	17.0	17.6	87
2012	300	16.0	18.7	84.7
2013	284	18.0	15.7	91.9
2014	288	28.4	10.1	90.6
2015	273	23.0	11.8	82.4
2016	285	24.0	11.8	n/a
2017	304	26.8	11.3	87.8
2018	301	14.5	20.7	80.7
2019	248	16.5	15.0	80.6
2020	190	15.0	12.6	70
2021	200	18.1	11.0	n/a
2022	187	16.7	11.1	69.5
2023	173	18.8	9.2	80.3

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 Cavett Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,766 (13.3%)	$418 (3.2%)	$3,949 (29.8%)	$9,625 (72.7%)	$1,437 (10.8%)	$11,062 (83.5%)	$13,246
2020	$1,500 (13.5%)	$297 (2.7%)	$3,298 (29.8%)	$8,426 (76.1%)	$854 (7.7%)	$9,280 (83.8%)	$11,077

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cavett Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 740^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 1232^nd of 1245 Elementary schools	27.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	248	173	30.2%
African American	15	14	6.7%
American Indian	8	2	75%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	199	144	27.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	18	11	38.9%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.6%	80.3%	0.3%

Schools Near Cavett Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)			AASA Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Cavett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2120 E Naco Vis	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1300	173	19	9.2	80.3%	11 (6.4%)	14 (8.1%)	144 (83.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)		38.0				50.0		$00			$00
Pueblo Gardens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2210 E 33rd St	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-2700	382	30	12.7	88.0%	14 (3.7%)	16 (4.2%)	329 (86.1%)	5 (1.3%)	8 (2.1%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)								$00			$00
Holladay Intermediate Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 E 33rd St	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1600	205	20	10.2	85.9%	11 (5.4%)	31 (15.1%)	145 (70.7%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.9%)								(n/a)								$00			$00
Van Buskirk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 E Fair St	Tucson	85714	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-3700	275	24	11.6	83.6%	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	261 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	31.7	555^th of 904 public elementary schools	38.6%		37.5	713^th of 1245 public elementary schools	42.7%	158	35.0	37.0				33.0		$00			$00
Borton Primary Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 E 22nd St	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1000	276	30	9.2	58.7%	73 (26.4%)	14 (5.1%)	174 (63.0%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	43.2	450^th of 904 public elementary schools	50.2%		43.6	616^th of 1245 public elementary schools	50.5%	166	40.0	41.0				41.0		$00			$00
Robison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2745 E 18th St	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 232-7800	265	20	13.1	75.8%	40 (15.1%)	15 (5.7%)	197 (74.3%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)								(n/a)								$00			$00
Mission View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 S 8th Ave	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-2300	230	23	10.0	94.3%	10 (4.3%)	1 (0.4%)	209 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)					44.0			$00			$00
Hollinger K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	150 W Ajo Way	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 225-1700	687	35	19.5	77.9%	32 (4.7%)	8 (1.2%)	633 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.2	811^th of 904 public elementary schools	10.3%		30.2	819^th of 1245 public elementary schools	34.2%	8	23.0	24.0	30.0	28.0	18.0	23.0		$00			$00
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-5	1844 S Alvernon Way	Tucson	85711	Pima County	Griffin Foundation Inc. The	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 790-8400	87			81.6%	5 (5.7%)	7 (8.0%)	67 (77.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.9%)								(n/a)							$12,052	$1,623	$334	$3,579	$6,331	$3,764	$10,096
Highland Free School	Public, Charter	K-6	510 S Highland Ave	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Highland Free School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 623-0104	44				23 (52.3%)	4 (9.1%)	12 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.4%)								(n/a)								$00			$00

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