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Salome Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

Summary

Salome Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the small town of Salome, Arizona, with a total enrollment of 124 students. The school is part of the Salome Consolidated Elementary District, which is ranked 371 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salome Elementary School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (61.29%) compared to the state average, as well as its consistently low rankings, with a ranking of 1127 out of 1245 Arizona elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student groups, with male and English Language Learner students performing better than female and Special Education students. Academically, Salome Elementary School's test scores are well below the state averages, with proficiency rates around 20% or less in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 37-45% and 27-39%, respectively.

While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $14,066 in 2018-2019 to $19,953 in 2021-2022, this has not translated into significant improvements in academic performance or other key metrics. The school also faces challenges with high dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 3.5% over the past several years, which are higher than the state average. Compared to the nearby Wenden Elementary School, Salome Elementary School appears to be underperforming, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions and support to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for its students.

119

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,953

Per pupil spending ?

70.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

38128 Saguaro & Main
Salome, AZ 85348

(928) 859-3339

District: Salome Consolidated Elementary District

Students who attend Salome Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Salome High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.5%

White:

31.9%

Asian:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 68th percentile in 2010 → 9th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (21% vs 36% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 59 percentile points since 2010

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

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school21%

District avg21%

Arizona avg36%

Not ranked this year

Salome 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	14.6	1127 of 1245	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	34.2	731 of 1226	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	10.9	1057 of 1109	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	11.5	1044 of 1106	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	12.9	997 of 1079	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	23.1	873 of 1079	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	18.6	1059 of 1158	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	32.3	854 of 1141	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.4	636 of 1075	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	69.0	344 of 1090	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	25.4	858 of 1062	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	39.3	545 of 975	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	19.4	1011 of 1219	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.5	756 of 824	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	29.3	828 of 1219	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	36.0	724 of 1198	39.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	28.8	832 of 1116	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.0	772 of 820	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	27.6	861 of 1216	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.6	691 of 1220	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	23.7	1053 of 1201	12.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	24.2	831 of 1024	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.3	800 of 1161	31.1%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	44.5	384 of 854	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.5	509 of 832	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	5.8	705 of 711	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.8	678 of 695	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	38.5	422 of 690	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.0	394 of 787	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.0	351 of 772	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	25.0	543 of 685	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	41.4	415 of 692	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	28.1	511 of 663	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	41.7	298 of 606	50.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	51.1	309 of 806	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.9	551 of 820	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	43.1	371 of 760	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	27.3	607 of 802	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	50.1	283 of 717	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	51.5	321 of 810	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.2	415 of 818	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	27.1	779 of 789	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	46.2	333 of 675	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.5	489 of 780	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

English Language Learner (2021)44th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2021)40th percentile~ school

Male (2023)29th percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)25th percentile+16 vs school

White (2023)19th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2023)17th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2021)12th percentile-28 vs school

Middle school

Female (2023)62nd percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)61st percentile+5 vs school

Male (2023)60th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2023)51st percentile-4 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)51st percentile+12 vs school

White (2023)51st percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2021)1st percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts24%-18 vs state

Mathematics21%-11 vs state

Science7%-27 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	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
Salome Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	38128 Saguaro & Main	Salome	85348	La Paz County	Salome Consolidated Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 859-3339	119	9	13.2		38 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (65.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)	$19,953	$5,581	$1,816	$12,979	$9,829	$2,726	$12,555
Wenden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	71001 Santa Fe Ave	Wenden	85357	La Paz County	Wenden Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 859-3806	68	8	8.5		15 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (72.1%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)		$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Salome Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Salome Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Salome Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Salome High School

How many students attend Salome Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 119 students attended Salome Elementary School.

What district is Salome Elementary School in?

Salome Consolidated Elementary District

What is the racial makeup of Salome Elementary School?

Students at Salome Elementary School are 66% Hispanic, 32% White, 2% Asian.

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2024–25 dropout ratesDec 2, 2025

2024–25 graduation ratesNov 7, 2025

2024–25 AASA & AzSCI test scoresOct 10, 2025

2023–24 dropout ratesJun 30, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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