Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kathryn Sue Simonton 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#991 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School's ranking?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School is ranked #991 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School often compared to?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Harmon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School?
508 students attend Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School offer ?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School part of?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School is part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).
In what neighborhood is Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School located?
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School is located in the Castlegate neighborhood of San Tan Valley, AZ.
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