Esmond Station School

Summary:

Esmond Station School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Vail Unified District in Tucson, Arizona, with 740 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Arizona, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in multiple recent years.

Esmond Station School consistently outperforms the Vail 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, 76% of 7th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 68% for the district and 41% for the state. The school also excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking among the top in the state for Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students, as well as its military-connected student population. Additionally, Esmond Station School has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past several years, significantly lower than the state average.

While Esmond Station School outperforms the Vail Unified District as a whole, some nearby schools within the district, such as Senita Valley Elementary and Ocotillo Ridge Elementary, also demonstrate high academic achievement and are ranked among the top schools in the state. The school's performance for special education students is relatively lower, with a 3-star rating in this subgroup, which could be an area for the school to focus on and improve.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
       Tucson, AZ  85747-8907


(520) 879-3400

District: Vail Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,853 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  740

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.8%
Hispanic:
38.8%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.8% Help


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Compare Details Esmond Station School ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th 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 87.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details Esmond Station School ranks better than 92.3% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.91. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.8%), Hispanic (38.8%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Esmond Station School is 20.7. 8 elementary schools in the Vail Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Esmond Station School employs 35.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Esmond Station School is $5,853. 7 elementary schools in the Vail Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Esmond Station School:

SchoolDigger ranks Esmond Station School 95th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Esmond Station School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Esmond Station School 41st of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Esmond Station 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 Esmond Station School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.89 28th 1106 97.5%
2018 96.45 16th 1109 98.6%
2019 94.78 31st 1039 97.0%
2021 95.92 38th 1226 96.9%
2022 92.82 38th 1000 96.2%
2023 94.57 54th 1245 95.7%
2024 87.30 95th 904 89.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.46 7th 1027 99.3%
2022 69.68 94th 444 78.8%
2023 70.65 105th 617 83.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.20 200th 1201 83.3%
2022 53.00 82nd 145 43.4%
2023 53.00 302nd 820 63.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.46 11th 820 98.7%
2022 95.03 9th 618 98.5%
2023 95.01 19th 1116 98.3%
2024 93.05 30th 546 94.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.60 11th 1023 98.9%
2019 93.34 29th 862 96.6%
2021 95.58 26th 1219 97.9%
2022 90.44 37th 824 95.5%
2023 93.60 48th 1219 96.1%
2024 77.19 102nd 593 82.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.54 23rd 239 90.4%
2022 97.55 1st 101 99.0%
2023 88.87 4th 145 97.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.32 26th 1032 97.5%
2019 92.14 37th 850 95.6%
2021 94.02 48th 1220 96.1%
2022 88.83 39th 830 95.3%
2023 93.08 59th 1216 95.1%
2024 75.37 119th 609 80.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.60 20th 620 96.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.38 240th 895 73.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.82 20th 911 97.8%
2019 94.42 24th 709 96.6%
2021 94.14 35th 1198 97.1%
2022 92.54 30th 716 95.8%
2023 95.40 25th 1170 97.9%
2024 88.74 41st 472 91.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.27 16th 720 97.8%
2019 85.04 43rd 595 92.8%
2021 88.66 48th 1161 95.9%
2022 89.19 31st 800 96.1%
2023 91.43 29th 1024 97.2%
2024 70.84 117th 477 75.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Esmond Station School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 97.02 19th 695 97.3%
2018 96.03 15th 711 97.9%
2019 96.78 5th 605 99.2%
2021 96.05 24th 832 97.1%
2022 94.21 22nd 605 96.4%
2023 96.28 26th 854 97.0%
2024 89.91 41st 533 92.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.02 6th 650 99.1%
2022 80.14 21st 211 90.0%
2023 76.15 41st 384 89.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.06 34th 789 95.7%
2023 43.17 153rd 363 57.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.58 12th 503 97.6%
2022 97.22 8th 369 97.8%
2023 83.71 53rd 717 92.6%
2024 95.76 13th 314 95.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.72 19th 624 97.0%
2019 96.08 7th 466 98.5%
2021 96.89 20th 820 97.6%
2022 93.67 18th 494 96.4%
2023 95.70 21st 806 97.4%
2024 88.14 31st 379 91.8%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.19 13th 143 90.9%
2022 86.03 2nd 68 97.1%
2023 91.75 4th 110 96.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.04 12th 617 98.1%
2019 94.22 15th 435 96.6%
2021 93.37 30th 818 96.3%
2022 88.88 32nd 476 93.3%
2023 95.36 26th 810 96.8%
2024 75.72 62nd 356 82.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.07 8th 404 98.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.62 65th 573 88.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.74 12th 543 97.8%
2019 98.03 4th 387 99.0%
2021 92.10 28th 802 96.5%
2022 82.60 46th 392 88.3%
2023 90.30 33rd 760 95.7%
2024 90.02 25th 322 92.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Esmond Station School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.08 19th 436 95.6%
2019 88.25 20th 337 94.1%
2021 90.29 27th 780 96.5%
2022 94.06 10th 446 97.8%
2023 95.26 14th 675 97.9%
2024 82.16 35th 273 87.2%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a teacher
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Open Quote I love Esmond Station. The students are engaged and invested in their futures. The parents are responsive and involved. And the teachers and staff are dedicated and passionate. It's an inviting, nurturing, and focused environment committed to excellence. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Esmond Station School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 293 6 17 85 0 0 9 0 410
2016 324 10 17 142 0 0 23 0 516
2017 331 10 15 160 1 0 27 0 544
2018 350 11 17 195 1 0 32 0 606
2019 376 10 12 232 1 0 37 0 668
2020 385 15 13 249 2 0 47 0 711
2021 359 14 10 256 1 0 40 0 680
2022 384 20 12 264 2 0 48 0 730
2023 376 18 10 287 2 0 47 0 740

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 Esmond Station School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 410 22.0 18.6 24.9
2016 516 25.0 20.6 0.6
2017 544 26.9 20.2 18.2
2018 606 24.7 24.5 16.8
2019 668 26.7 25.0 41.8
2020 711 27.7 25.6 15.9
2021 680 32.5 20.8 n/a
2022 730 34.0 21.4 6
2023 740 35.7 20.7 12.8

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 Esmond Station School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 410 22.0 18.6 24.9
2016 516 25.0 20.6 0.6
2017 544 26.9 20.2 18.2
2018 606 24.7 24.5 16.8
2019 668 26.7 25.0 41.8
2020 711 27.7 25.6 15.9
2021 680 32.5 20.8 n/a
2022 730 34.0 21.4 6
2023 740 35.7 20.7 12.8

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 Esmond Station 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 $273 (3.7%) $78 (1.0%) $624 (8.3%) $6,129 (82.0%) $993 (13.3%) $7,122 (95.3%) $7,474
2020 $241 (3.2%) $156 (2.1%) $639 (8.5%) $6,184 (82.5%) $916 (12.2%) $7,100 (94.7%) $7,498
2021 $218 (4.1%) $09 (0.2%) $446 (8.4%) $4,913 (92.3%) $183 (3.4%) $5,096 (95.7%) $5,323
2022 $137 (2.3%) $10 (0.2%) $285 (4.9%) $5,551 (94.8%) $154 (2.6%) $5,705 (97.5%) $5,853

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Esmond Station 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 54th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.4%
Ranks 5th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 26th of 854 Middle schools
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students668740
 10.8%
African American1018
 80%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic232287
 23.7%
Pacific Islander00
White376376
Two or More Races3747
 27%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%12.8%
 28.9%


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Esmond Station School ranks 95th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Esmond Station School are 51% White, 39% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 740 students attended Esmond Station 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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