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Ash Fork Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Ash Fork Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ash Fork, Arizona, serving 119 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Ash Fork Joint Unified District. The school has consistently performed above the state average in mathematics, with its 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scoring higher than the Arizona average in recent years. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) performance has been more mixed, with 4th-grade students scoring below the state average while 3rd and 5th-grade students have performed closer to the state average.

Ash Fork Elementary School has shown strong performance for its Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools in these categories. However, the school's performance for its White and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups has been relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 50% of Arizona elementary schools. The school has also seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $6,238 in 2019-2020 to $7,678 in 2021-2022, and its student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, ranging from 13.7 in 2021-2022 to 27.5 in 2020-2021.

In comparison to nearby schools, Williams Elementary/Middle School has consistently performed below the state average in both ELA and Mathematics, while Heritage Elementary - Williams has shown more mixed academic performance. Ash Fork Elementary School appears to be performing at a relatively higher level, particularly in Mathematics, but the school's performance disparities among student subgroups remain an area for potential improvement.

124

Students ?

41.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,678

Per pupil spending ?

79%

Free/discounted lunch ?

46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320

(928) 637-2561

District: Ash Fork Joint Unified District

Students who attend Ash Fork Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ash Fork Middle School
High:	Ash Fork High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.2%

White:

45.2%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 56th percentile in 2014 → 65th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (56% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 41 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Arizona avg38%

Not ranked this year

Ash Fork Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2024	61.0	323 of 912	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.3	389 of 1245	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.1	457 of 1000	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.0	395 of 1226	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	86.6	114 of 1039	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.6	259 of 1109	76.6%	★★★★☆
2017	52.8	462 of 1106	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.2	332 of 1079	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	92.4	44 of 955	95.4%	★★★★★
2014	56.8	474 of 1079	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.6	557 of 1158	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.2	627 of 1141	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.4	650 of 1075	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	33.5	756 of 1090	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	28.8	806 of 1062	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	38.9	806 of 975	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	67.5	348 of 1219	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	44.4	477 of 824	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	75.1	282 of 1219	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	90.7	43 of 862	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	74.4	259 of 1023	74.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	70.9	263 of 1170	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	60.4	281 of 716	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.5	432 of 1198	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	77 of 549	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	78.7	82 of 556	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	123 of 1116	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	56.8	266 of 618	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	91.6	34 of 820	95.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	60.4	427 of 1216	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	25.2	633 of 830	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.0	477 of 1220	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	44.4	542 of 1027	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	79.2	87 of 820	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	47.7	477 of 1201	60.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	47.4	528 of 1024	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.1	671 of 800	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	61.5	394 of 1161	66.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2023)89th percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)86th percentile

Hispanic (2023)78th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2023)71st percentile+3 vs school

Male (2023)65th percentile-4 vs school

White (2023)48th percentile-20 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)47th percentile-21 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)17th percentile-50 vs school

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

I love how everyone knows my children's names. And actually cares about them. I can stay in constant contact through out the school year and know my kids are well taken care of. Close Quote

Schools Near Ash Fork Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)						AASA Mathematics (2025)					AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Ash Fork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	46999 N. Fifth Street	Ash Fork	86320	Yavapai County	Ash Fork Joint Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 637-2561	124	3	41.3		56 (45.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (53.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)								62.0	50.0				$7,678	$575	$757	$1,907	$5,387	$959	$6,346
Williams Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	601 N 7th St	Williams	86046	Coconino County	Williams Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 635-4428	423	23	18.3		185 (43.7%)	14 (3.3%)	194 (45.9%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	29.6	562^nd of 909 public elementary schools	38.2%		26.3	618^th of 912 public elementary schools	32.2%	56	43.0	29.0	27.0	36.0	41.0	30.0	40.0	32.0		26.0	39.0	27.0		$00			$00
Heritage Elementary - Williams	Public, Charter	K-8	790 E Rodeo Rd	Williams	86046	Coconino County	Heritage Elementary School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 635-3998	52	6	8.6		28 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (42.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)														$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Ash Fork Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ash Fork Elementary School?

Students at Ash Fork Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 45% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Ash Fork Elementary School in?

Ash Fork Joint Unified District

What schools do graduates of Ash Fork Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ash Fork Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ash Fork Middle School
High : Ash Fork High School

How many students attend Ash Fork Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 124 students attended Ash Fork Elementary School.

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