About This School
Elvira Elementary School is located in Tucson, AZ and is one of 14 elementary schools in Sunnyside Unified District. It is a public school that serves 643 students in grades K-5.
Elvira 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 Elvira Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Elvira Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Elvira Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Elvira 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 Elvira Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Elvira Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Elvira Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Sunnyside Unified District District Spending
$7,605Per Pupil
The Sunnyside Unified District spends $7,605 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 39% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sunnyside 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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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Math and Science Success Academy 0.4 miles |  |
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| Santa Clara Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Southgate Academy 0.8 miles |  |
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| Mission Manor Elementary School 1.1 miles | |
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| Childrens Success Academy 1.4 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Sunnyside Unified District
Made AYP
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Contact
Elvira Elementary School250 West Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2000
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Test Scores
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
6 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: 643
51%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Elvira Elementary School had 84% 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
89%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
5%
White
4%
Black
2%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Elvira Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Tucson, AZ
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Tucson | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,981 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 27% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 66%/33% |
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