Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, First Avenue 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 20-24% (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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
First Avenue Elementary School's student population of 223 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
First Avenue 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 First Avenue Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1332 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
First Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1332 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend First Avenue Elementary School?
223 students attend First Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of First Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% 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 First Avenue Elementary School?
First Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does First Avenue Elementary School offer ?
First Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is First Avenue Elementary School part of?
First Avenue Elementary School is part of Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District (4439) School District.
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