Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palo Christi Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
76%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Palo Christi Elementary School?
264 students attend Palo Christi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Palo Christi Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palo Christi Elementary School?
Palo Christi Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palo Christi Elementary School offer ?
Palo Christi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Palo Christi Elementary School part of?
Palo Christi Elementary School is part of Kingman Unified School District (79598).
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