About This School
Ajo Elementary School is located in Ajo, AZ and is one of 3 schools in Ajo Unified District. It is a public school that serves 337 students in grades PK, K-8.
Ajo Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ajo Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Ajo Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ajo Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Ajo Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ajo Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Ajo Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ajo Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Ajo Unified District District Spending
$7,732Per Pupil
The Ajo Unified District spends $7,732 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Ajo Unified District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ajo Middle School 6.6 miles | n/a | |
| Kiser Elementary School 37.8 miles |  |
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| Gila Bend Elementary School 40.8 miles |  |
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| Sentinel Elementary School 44.7 miles |  |
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| Dateland Elementary School 50.4 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- Ajo Unified District
Made AYP
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Contact
Ajo Elementary School111 Well Rd
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-7601
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About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
2 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 337
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Ajo Elementary School had 68% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
24%
White
14%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Ajo Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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