Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, St. David Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. David Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. David Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. David Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
83%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St David Unified District (4173)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. David Elementary School's ranking?
St. David Elementary School is ranked #1090 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are St. David Elementary School often compared to?
St. David Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benson Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend St. David Elementary School?
296 students attend St. David Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of St. David Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. David Elementary School?
St. David Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. David Elementary School offer ?
St. David Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. David Elementary School part of?
St. David Elementary School is part of St David Unified District (4173).
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