Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Dr. Charles A. Bejarano 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
33%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 schools are Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Rim Elementary School, Destiny School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School?
240 students attend Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School?
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School part of?
Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School is part of Miami Unified District (4211) School District.
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