Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ellsworth 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellsworth Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ellsworth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellsworth Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1421 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
43%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellsworth Elementary School's ranking?
Ellsworth Elementary School is ranked #1421 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ellsworth Elementary School often compared to?
Ellsworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary School?
559 students attend Ellsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ellsworth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellsworth Elementary School?
Ellsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ellsworth Elementary School offer ?
Ellsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellsworth Elementary School part of?
Ellsworth Elementary School is part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).
In what neighborhood is Ellsworth Elementary School located?
Ellsworth Elementary School is located in the Pecan Creek South neighborhood of San Tan Valley, AZ.
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