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Tumbleweed Elementary School

Summary:

Tumbleweed Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Washington Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 448 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 22-33% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 23-31% proficient in Math, compared to district averages of 26-34% in ELA and 24-32% in Math, and state averages of 38-46% in ELA and 30-43% in Math.

Tumbleweed Elementary School has a low statewide ranking, placing between 489-721 out of over 1,000 Arizona elementary schools in recent years, and has received 1-3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's academic performance has declined over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from the 516th position in 2018-2019 to the 721st position in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's student population has a very high percentage (over 75%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Compared to nearby schools in the Washington Elementary School District, such as Sunset School, Sunburst School, and Arroyo Elementary School, Tumbleweed Elementary School performs worse academically, with lower test scores, worse school rankings, and higher poverty rates. The high poverty rate, low funding (around $10,000 per student), and large class sizes (16.7 students per teacher) at Tumbleweed Elementary School may be contributing to the school's academic challenges and underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4001 W Laurel Ln
       Phoenix, AZ  85029-3031

(602) 896-6600

District: Washington Elementary School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
721st of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,218 Help


Students who attend Tumbleweed Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cholla Middle School
High:    Moon Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.1%
White:
26.8%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Compare Details Tumbleweed Elementary School ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 16th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.1%), White (26.8%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tumbleweed Elementary School is 16.7. 14 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tumbleweed Elementary School is $10,218, which is the 6th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tumbleweed Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tumbleweed Elementary School 721st of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Tumbleweed Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Washington Elementary School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School District 225th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tumbleweed Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 51.46 518th 1062 51.2%
2010 47.46 568th 1090 47.9%
2011 35.42 719th 1075 33.1%
2012 31.73 864th 1141 24.3%
2013 42.60 700th 1158 39.6%
2014 45.15 597th 1079 44.7%
2015 34.33 579th 955 39.4%
2016 42.81 552nd 1079 48.8%
2017 39.63 622nd 1106 43.8%
2018 46.28 528th 1109 52.4%
2019 45.79 516th 1039 50.3%
2021 34.36 725th 1226 40.9%
2022 44.25 489th 1000 51.1%
2023 39.99 679th 1245 45.5%
2024 18.58 721st 904 20.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.06 606th 1027 41.0%
2022 68.29 103rd 444 76.8%
2023 23.90 540th 617 12.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 67.09 111th 451 75.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.15 733rd 1201 39.0%
2023 18.34 774th 820 5.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.84 276th 820 66.3%
2022 50.58 312th 618 49.5%
2023 46.23 550th 1116 50.7%
2024 25.04 417th 546 23.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.74 351st 423 17.0%
2023 53.25 47th 102 53.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.02 619th 1023 39.5%
2019 37.19 512th 862 40.6%
2021 36.11 724th 1219 40.6%
2022 47.93 438th 824 46.8%
2023 42.33 629th 1219 48.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.75 443rd 1032 57.1%
2019 45.68 431st 850 49.3%
2021 33.47 752nd 1220 38.4%
2022 31.56 562nd 830 32.3%
2023 35.01 738th 1216 39.3%
2024 12.63 547th 609 10.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.84 412th 895 54.0%
2022 45.56 205th 289 29.1%
2023 39.34 378th 607 37.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.13 549th 911 39.7%
2019 41.06 390th 709 45.0%
2021 35.83 727th 1198 39.3%
2022 39.73 431st 716 39.8%
2023 34.25 758th 1170 35.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.10 425th 654 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Tumbleweed Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.10 406th 720 43.6%
2019 55.35 263rd 595 55.8%
2021 36.76 772nd 1161 33.5%
2022 56.38 316th 800 60.5%
2023 48.46 517th 1024 49.5%
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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
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Open Quote this school is like a prison and they try to tell parents to medicate their kids cause they dont want to do there jobs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tumbleweed Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 477 5 10 24 0 n/a n/a -13 503
1989 471 4 10 33 1 n/a n/a 16 535
1990 486 12 18 34 1 n/a n/a -15 536
1991 512 8 20 38 1 n/a n/a -73 506
1992 426 12 15 28 3 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 419 13 20 40 2 n/a n/a 0 494
1994 389 10 20 39 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1995 368 10 11 32 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1996 368 10 11 32 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1997 389 5 8 26 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1998 609 22 23 69 3 n/a n/a 0 726
1999 576 13 24 77 4 n/a n/a 0 694
2000 461 16 21 96 10 n/a n/a 0 604
2001 460 28 15 123 11 n/a n/a 0 637
2002 392 23 19 145 9 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 392 23 19 145 9 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 380 31 19 180 10 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 350 39 28 200 11 n/a n/a 0 628
2006 334 36 26 219 12 n/a n/a 0 627
2007 311 41 26 247 12 n/a n/a 0 637
2008 291 31 27 270 11 n/a n/a 0 630
2009 276 36 22 224 14 n/a n/a 0 572
2010 237 38 21 223 23 n/a n/a 0 542
2011 228 45 16 193 23 1 4 0 510
2012 224 37 12 202 13 1 13 0 502
2013 210 27 20 193 15 4 25 0 494
2014 193 36 17 194 11 7 28 0 486
2015 181 39 17 193 12 8 24 0 474
2016 172 36 10 223 9 8 26 0 484
2017 155 40 7 245 8 4 28 0 487
2018 152 27 6 236 11 3 28 0 463
2019 143 36 10 263 8 2 33 0 495
2020 178 39 8 242 7 0 34 0 508
2021 142 29 7 230 11 0 24 0 443
2022 117 29 11 217 6 0 26 0 406
2023 120 33 11 247 7 0 30 0 448

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 Tumbleweed Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 24.3 20.6 n/a
1989 535 25.0 21.4 n/a
1990 536 22.5 23.8 n/a
1991 506 23.5 21.5 n/a
1992 484 25.5 18.9 n/a
1993 494 26.0 19.0 n/a
1994 460 25.5 18.0 n/a
1995 422 32.5 13.0 n/a
1996 422 32.5 13.0 n/a
1997 429 23.5 18.3 n/a
1998 726 36.7 19.8 n/a
1999 694 34.7 20.0 n/a
2000 604 35.8 16.9 n/a
2001 637 37.0 17.2 n/a
2002 588 30.7 19.2 41
2003 588 30.7 19.2 41
2004 620 30.2 20.5 56.1
2005 628 30.7 20.5 57.6
2006 627 31.3 20.0 56.8
2007 637 32.5 19.6 46.8
2008 630 32.4 19.4 54.8
2009 572 28.5 20.1 61.7
2010 542 27.0 20.0 7.7
2011 510 26.2 19.4 69.4
2012 502 25.8 19.4 75.3
2013 494 26.8 18.4 77.3
2014 486 29.0 16.7 79
2015 474 26.0 18.2 0
2016 484 27.0 17.9 100
2017 487 30.1 16.1 100
2018 463 33.1 13.9 77.8
2019 495 31.0 15.9 77.8
2020 508 30.0 16.9 76.8
2021 443 30.0 14.7 n/a
2022 406 28.5 14.2 76.8
2023 448 26.7 16.7 76.8

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 Tumbleweed Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 24.3 20.6 n/a
1989 535 25.0 21.4 n/a
1990 536 22.5 23.8 n/a
1991 506 23.5 21.5 n/a
1992 484 25.5 18.9 n/a
1993 494 26.0 19.0 n/a
1994 460 25.5 18.0 n/a
1995 422 32.5 13.0 n/a
1996 422 32.5 13.0 n/a
1997 429 23.5 18.3 n/a
1998 726 36.7 19.8 n/a
1999 694 34.7 20.0 n/a
2000 604 35.8 16.9 n/a
2001 637 37.0 17.2 n/a
2002 588 30.7 19.2 41
2003 588 30.7 19.2 41
2004 620 30.2 20.5 56.1
2005 628 30.7 20.5 57.6
2006 627 31.3 20.0 56.8
2007 637 32.5 19.6 46.8
2008 630 32.4 19.4 54.8
2009 572 28.5 20.1 61.7
2010 542 27.0 20.0 7.7
2011 510 26.2 19.4 69.4
2012 502 25.8 19.4 75.3
2013 494 26.8 18.4 77.3
2014 486 29.0 16.7 79
2015 474 26.0 18.2 0
2016 484 27.0 17.9 100
2017 487 30.1 16.1 100
2018 463 33.1 13.9 77.8
2019 495 31.0 15.9 77.8
2020 508 30.0 16.9 76.8
2021 443 30.0 14.7 n/a
2022 406 28.5 14.2 76.8
2023 448 26.7 16.7 76.8

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 Tumbleweed 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 $790 (7.7%) $162 (1.6%) $1,741 (17.0%) $7,455 (72.9%) $1,816 (17.8%) $9,271 (90.7%) $10,222
2020 $556 (7.2%) $810 (10.4%) $1,922 (24.8%) $6,057 (78.1%) $334 (4.3%) $6,391 (82.4%) $7,757
2022 $1,176 (11.5%) $294 (2.9%) $2,646 (25.9%) $7,290 (71.3%) $1,458 (14.3%) $8,748 (85.6%) $10,218

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tumbleweed 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 516th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 679th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students495448
 9.5%
African American3633
 8.3%
American Indian87
 12.5%
Asian1011
 10%
Hispanic263247
 6.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White143120
 16.1%
Two or More Races3330
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%76.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tumbleweed Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Tumbleweed Elementary School.

Students at Tumbleweed Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 27% White, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

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

Middle : Cholla Middle School
High : Moon Valley High School

Tumbleweed Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Arizona elementary schools.


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