Acacia Elementary School

Summary:

Acacia Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Vail, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Vail Unified District, which is ranked 62 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Acacia Elementary School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking between the top 18% to 32% of Arizona elementary schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in AASA English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally on par with or slightly below the Vail Unified District average, but significantly above the statewide average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55% of 5th-grade students at Acacia Elementary School were proficient or better in AASA English Language Arts, compared to 58% for the Vail Unified District and 38% statewide. In AASA Mathematics, 70% of 5th-grade students at Acacia Elementary School were proficient or better, compared to 60% for the Vail Unified District and 33% statewide.

Acacia Elementary School's performance on various student subgroups, such as race and special education, varies significantly. The school performs particularly well for Hispanic students, ranking in the top 12% to 26% of Arizona elementary schools in English Language Arts and Mathematics over the past few years. However, the school's performance for African American and White students is more mixed, with rankings ranging from the top 36% to the bottom 36% of Arizona elementary schools. The school's performance for students with special needs is also relatively low, ranking in the bottom 58% to 72% of Arizona elementary schools. Compared to other nearby schools in the Vail Unified District, such as Copper Ridge Elementary and Civano Community K-8 School, Acacia Elementary School's performance is generally on par or slightly below.


Detail:

Public K-5

 12955 E Colossal Cave Rd
       Vail, AZ  85641-9003


(520) 879-2200

District: Vail Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,059 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  743

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
Hispanic:
38.0%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Acacia Elementary School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Vail Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Acacia Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Vail Unified District. Racial makeup is: White (50.7%), Hispanic (38%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acacia Elementary School is 19.8. 6 elementary schools in the Vail Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acacia Elementary School is $6,059. 5 elementary schools in the Vail Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Acacia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Acacia Elementary School 271st of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Acacia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Vail Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vail Unified District 62nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Acacia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 79.26 207th 1062 80.5%
2010 85.26 126th 1090 88.4%
2011 84.67 137th 1075 87.3%
2014 87.33 108th 1079 90.0%
2015 71.46 249th 955 73.9%
2016 86.09 141st 1079 86.9%
2017 86.43 142nd 1106 87.2%
2018 87.73 123rd 1109 88.9%
2019 79.10 211th 1039 79.7%
2021 72.40 318th 1226 74.1%
2022 73.39 218th 1000 78.2%
2023 74.02 298th 1245 76.1%
2024 66.89 271st 904 70.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.44 242nd 1027 76.4%
2022 31.19 377th 444 15.1%
2023 52.07 270th 617 56.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.07 224th 975 77.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.24 592nd 1201 50.7%
2023 30.69 577th 820 29.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.27 69th 820 91.6%
2022 73.14 149th 618 75.9%
2023 66.99 276th 1116 75.3%
2024 49.51 228th 546 58.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.22 153rd 423 63.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.01 115th 1023 88.8%
2019 77.45 161st 862 81.3%
2021 77.42 252nd 1219 79.3%
2022 75.03 159th 824 80.7%
2023 72.93 289th 1219 76.3%
2024 50.23 276th 593 53.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.15 100th 239 58.2%
2022 87.12 5th 101 95.0%
2023 57.09 54th 145 62.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.07 142nd 1032 86.2%
2019 69.61 232nd 850 72.7%
2021 65.58 376th 1220 69.2%
2022 68.42 217th 830 73.9%
2023 71.70 299th 1216 75.4%
2024 54.46 263rd 609 56.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.96 81st 270 70.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.07 351st 895 60.8%
2022 64.47 91st 289 68.5%
2023 41.54 362nd 607 40.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.12 64th 911 93.0%
2019 72.93 178th 709 74.9%
2021 67.34 290th 1198 75.8%
2022 77.93 124th 716 82.7%
2023 71.29 258th 1170 77.9%
2024 70.23 121st 472 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.24 135th 720 81.3%
2019 64.05 192nd 595 67.7%
2021 66.79 347th 1161 70.1%
2022 65.83 220th 800 72.5%
2023 61.67 356th 1024 65.2%
2024 37.92 318th 477 33.3%
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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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by a parent
Saturday, June 30, 2018

Open Quote The best school hands down, we are blessed for this school district. Everyone is kind and caring its more of a family. Good luck! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Acacia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 176 176
1992 348 2 4 45 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1993 395 4 9 49 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 476 4 12 57 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 453 5 0 58 8 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 453 5 0 58 8 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 515 3 0 66 11 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 557 3 1 74 9 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 590 2 3 100 9 n/a n/a 0 704
2000 551 4 3 85 4 n/a n/a 0 647
2001 538 7 4 86 3 n/a n/a 0 638
2002 521 18 5 90 7 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 521 18 5 90 7 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 367 16 5 78 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2005 440 21 12 98 7 n/a n/a 0 578
2006 481 18 10 115 5 n/a n/a 0 629
2007 604 25 15 160 6 n/a n/a 0 810
2008 471 42 9 182 7 n/a n/a 0 711
2009 494 39 16 189 4 n/a n/a 0 742
2010 533 51 24 167 6 n/a n/a 0 781
2011 436 33 20 157 3 0 0 0 649
2013 416 26 22 172 5 0 18 0 659
2014 466 18 24 181 5 0 23 0 717
2015 359 14 12 170 7 0 22 0 584
2016 374 9 8 197 3 0 32 0 623
2017 428 10 8 224 1 0 37 0 708
2018 361 10 6 226 0 1 39 0 643
2019 392 19 6 265 2 2 42 0 728
2020 387 17 3 277 3 2 53 0 742
2021 356 20 5 245 1 2 51 0 680
2022 389 16 6 274 4 2 56 0 747
2023 377 19 7 282 1 2 55 0 743

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 Acacia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 176 20.1 8.7 n/a
1992 400 23.6 16.9 n/a
1993 458 23.1 19.8 n/a
1994 549 31.0 17.7 n/a
1995 524 35.2 14.9 n/a
1996 524 35.2 14.9 n/a
1997 595 34.2 17.4 n/a
1998 644 36.9 17.5 n/a
1999 704 39.0 18.1 n/a
2000 647 35.8 18.1 n/a
2001 638 31.8 20.1 n/a
2002 641 38.6 16.6 27
2003 641 38.6 16.6 27
2004 469 28.0 16.8 32.8
2005 578 40.9 14.1 n/a
2006 629 46.5 13.5 19.9
2007 810 54.1 15.0 17.7
2008 711 40.7 17.5 27.6
2009 742 48.3 15.4 21
2010 781 41.6 18.7 25
2011 649 35.1 18.4 29.4
2013 659 n/a n/a 32.2
2014 717 n/a n/a 28.6
2015 584 n/a n/a 32.7
2016 623 n/a n/a 0.8
2017 708 n/a n/a 29.5
2018 643 0.0 n/a 30.8
2019 728 38.1 19.1 32.8
2020 742 1.6 452.4 29.8
2021 680 n/a n/a n/a
2022 747 37.0 20.1 14.3
2023 743 37.4 19.8 28.8

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 Acacia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 176 20.1 8.7 n/a
1992 400 23.6 16.9 n/a
1993 458 23.1 19.8 n/a
1994 549 31.0 17.7 n/a
1995 524 35.2 14.9 n/a
1996 524 35.2 14.9 n/a
1997 595 34.2 17.4 n/a
1998 644 36.9 17.5 n/a
1999 704 39.0 18.1 n/a
2000 647 35.8 18.1 n/a
2001 638 31.8 20.1 n/a
2002 641 38.6 16.6 27
2003 641 38.6 16.6 27
2004 469 28.0 16.8 32.8
2005 578 40.9 14.1 n/a
2006 629 46.5 13.5 19.9
2007 810 54.1 15.0 17.7
2008 711 40.7 17.5 27.6
2009 742 48.3 15.4 21
2010 781 41.6 18.7 25
2011 649 35.1 18.4 29.4
2013 659 n/a n/a 32.2
2014 717 n/a n/a 28.6
2015 584 n/a n/a 32.7
2016 623 n/a n/a 0.8
2017 708 n/a n/a 29.5
2018 643 0.0 n/a 30.8
2019 728 38.1 19.1 32.8
2020 742 1.6 452.4 29.8
2021 680 n/a n/a n/a
2022 747 37.0 20.1 14.3
2023 743 37.4 19.8 28.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Acacia 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 $548 (6.7%) $199 (2.4%) $1,295 (15.8%) $6,587 (80.1%) $886 (10.8%) $7,473 (90.9%) $8,220
2020 $447 (5.5%) $377 (4.6%) $1,272 (15.5%) $6,630 (80.9%) $744 (9.1%) $7,374 (89.9%) $8,198
2021 $496 (7.7%) $47 (0.7%) $1,038 (16.1%) $5,660 (87.8%) $242 (3.8%) $5,902 (91.6%) $6,445
2022 $392 (6.5%) $36 (0.6%) $819 (13.5%) $5,556 (91.7%) $75 (1.2%) $5,631 (92.9%) $6,059

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Acacia Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 211th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 298th of 1245 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students728743
 2.1%
African American1919
American Indian21
 50%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic265282
 6.4%
Pacific Islander22
White392377
 3.8%
Two or More Races4255
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.8%28.8%
 4%


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Acacia Elementary School ranks 271st of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 743 students attended Acacia Elementary School.

Students at Acacia Elementary School are 51% White, 38% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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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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