Ventana Vista Elementary School

Public K-5

 6085 N Kolb Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85750-0828


(520) 209-8000

District: Catalina Foothills Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,125 Help


Students who attend Ventana Vista Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Esperero Canyon Middle School
High:    Catalina Foothills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.2%
Hispanic:
32.8%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Compare Details Ventana Vista Elementary School ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Catalina Foothills Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.2%), Hispanic (32.8%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ventana Vista Elementary School is 14.7. 3 elementary schools in the Catalina Foothills Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ventana Vista Elementary School is $9,125. 2 elementary schools in the Catalina Foothills Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ventana Vista Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ventana Vista Elementary School 92nd of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Ventana Vista Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Catalina Foothills Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Catalina Foothills Unified District 32nd of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ventana Vista Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 90.58 36th 1062 96.6%
2010 90.11 58th 1090 94.7%
2011 92.90 25th 1075 97.7%
2012 88.23 57th 1141 95.0%
2013 86.39 88th 1158 92.4%
2014 87.58 102nd 1079 90.5%
2015 86.81 101st 955 89.4%
2016 91.23 77th 1079 92.9%
2017 81.26 198th 1106 82.1%
2018 85.65 147th 1109 86.7%
2019 79.25 209th 1039 79.9%
2021 90.01 127th 1226 89.6%
2022 84.98 106th 1000 89.4%
2023 91.39 92nd 1245 92.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.27 51st 1027 95.0%
2022 83.05 31st 444 93.0%
2023 91.87 11th 617 98.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.64 68th 975 93.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.15 97th 1201 91.9%
2022 47.19 93rd 145 35.9%
2023 63.60 189th 820 77.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.63 299th 820 63.5%
2023 87.26 76th 1116 93.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.83 144th 1023 85.9%
2019 78.25 151st 862 82.5%
2021 87.66 128th 1219 89.5%
2022 75.31 156th 824 81.1%
2023 90.79 78th 1219 93.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.15 16th 239 93.3%
2022 72.07 23rd 101 77.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.36 221st 1032 78.6%
2019 66.87 256th 850 69.9%
2021 87.55 133rd 1220 89.1%
2022 82.11 101st 830 87.8%
2023 89.66 107th 1216 91.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.60 315th 620 49.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.89 2nd 895 99.8%
2023 83.28 41st 607 93.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.18 128th 911 85.9%
2019 88.37 61st 709 91.4%
2021 75.13 198th 1198 83.5%
2022 70.81 199th 716 72.2%
2023 79.90 165th 1170 85.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ventana Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.83 167th 720 76.8%
2019 69.00 151st 595 74.6%
2021 86.59 77th 1161 93.4%
2022 77.68 98th 800 87.8%
2023 84.82 91st 1024 91.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Open Quote I went to Ventana Vista for Kindergarten through 5th grade, and I will never forget all of the fun experiences that happened during my time there. Whether it be the friends I made, or the creative, fun, and flexible teaching method they used with each student. The staff and teachers were always nice, and my parents were able to easily check my progress. Not to mention it was in a carefree and safe environment. I loved this elementary school, and would recommend it to any kid (and their parents) who wants to have a good time while also getting an excellent education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ventana Vista Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 393 4 31 34 3 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 418 4 38 33 2 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 436 5 35 30 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2000 407 4 35 31 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 419 7 31 45 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2002 385 12 37 45 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2003 385 12 37 45 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2004 346 16 48 62 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 339 21 53 60 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 309 18 52 59 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 302 17 48 58 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2008 272 19 60 55 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2009 290 10 69 60 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 298 11 59 72 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2011 294 9 57 85 0 1 6 0 452
2012 267 13 53 111 0 1 13 0 458
2013 278 14 48 128 0 2 19 0 489
2014 273 13 35 117 0 2 17 0 457
2015 284 11 31 138 0 2 13 0 479
2016 264 11 21 139 0 1 14 0 450
2017 277 11 32 165 0 3 20 0 508
2018 311 5 23 183 0 3 23 0 548
2019 282 7 20 184 0 3 30 0 526
2020 301 6 22 180 1 2 34 0 546
2021 284 4 10 170 0 1 36 0 505
2022 266 8 15 168 0 0 37 0 494
2023 264 8 10 154 0 0 34 0 470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ventana Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 465 26.2 17.7 n/a
1998 495 27.6 17.9 n/a
1999 508 30.3 16.8 n/a
2000 478 23.0 20.8 n/a
2001 504 26.4 19.1 n/a
2002 482 30.8 15.6 n/a
2003 482 30.8 15.6 n/a
2004 473 27.5 17.2 8.7
2005 473 28.5 16.6 7.4
2006 439 28.4 15.5 8
2007 425 26.5 16.0 6.6
2008 406 27.2 14.9 3.4
2009 429 30.5 14.1 5.8
2010 442 28.4 15.5 7.5
2011 452 27.9 16.2 8.8
2012 458 26.3 17.4 13.3
2013 489 28.7 16.9 11.2
2014 457 27.8 16.4 n/a
2015 479 28.0 17.1 13.6
2016 450 26.0 17.3 12.7
2017 508 29.8 17.0 14.2
2018 548 31.0 17.6 13.7
2019 526 31.4 16.7 13.7
2020 546 29.7 18.3 9.7
2021 505 29.1 17.3 n/a
2022 494 32.0 15.4 4.9
2023 470 31.8 14.7 9.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ventana Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 465 26.2 17.7 n/a
1998 495 27.6 17.9 n/a
1999 508 30.3 16.8 n/a
2000 478 23.0 20.8 n/a
2001 504 26.4 19.1 n/a
2002 482 30.8 15.6 n/a
2003 482 30.8 15.6 n/a
2004 473 27.5 17.2 8.7
2005 473 28.5 16.6 7.4
2006 439 28.4 15.5 8
2007 425 26.5 16.0 6.6
2008 406 27.2 14.9 3.4
2009 429 30.5 14.1 5.8
2010 442 28.4 15.5 7.5
2011 452 27.9 16.2 8.8
2012 458 26.3 17.4 13.3
2013 489 28.7 16.9 11.2
2014 457 27.8 16.4 n/a
2015 479 28.0 17.1 13.6
2016 450 26.0 17.3 12.7
2017 508 29.8 17.0 14.2
2018 548 31.0 17.6 13.7
2019 526 31.4 16.7 13.7
2020 546 29.7 18.3 9.7
2021 505 29.1 17.3 n/a
2022 494 32.0 15.4 4.9
2023 470 31.8 14.7 9.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ventana Vista Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $344 (4.4%) $69 (0.9%) $758 (9.7%) $6,214 (79.3%) $1,210 (15.4%) $7,424 (94.7%) $7,837
2020 $306 (4.0%) $44 (0.6%) $656 (8.6%) $5,664 (74.5%) $1,588 (20.9%) $7,252 (95.4%) $7,602
2021 $275 (3.3%) $241 (2.9%) $791 (9.4%) $6,204 (74.1%) $1,653 (19.7%) $7,857 (93.8%) $8,372
2022 $240 (2.6%) $675 (7.4%) $1,155 (12.7%) $6,291 (68.9%) $1,919 (21.0%) $8,210 (90.0%) $9,125

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ventana Vista Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 92nd of 1245 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students526470
 10.6%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian2010
 50%
Hispanic184154
 16.3%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White282264
 6.4%
Two or More Races3034
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.7%9.8%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ventana Vista Elementary School

Students at Ventana Vista Elementary School are 56% White, 33% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes. Ventana Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of Arizona elementary schools.

Students who attend Ventana Vista Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Esperero Canyon Middle School
High : Catalina Foothills High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Ventana Vista Elementary School.


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