Summary
Elfrida Elementary School is a small public school serving grades PK-8 in the town of Elfrida, Arizona, with a student population of just 106 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic (65%) and White (32%), with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (74.53%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Despite spending significantly more per student ($14,920 in 2020-2021) than the state average, Elfrida Elementary School consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 13-34% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 16-22% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 37-45% and 27-43%, respectively. The school's performance has also declined over the past decade, with its statewide ranking dropping from 504 out of 1,141 Arizona elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 943 out of 1,245 in the current school year. Interestingly, nearby schools such as Pearce Elementary School, Double Adobe Elementary School, and Mcneal Elementary School, which serve similar student populations, generally outperform Elfrida Elementary on academic measures.
While Elfrida Elementary School has maintained a 0% dropout rate, its unique challenges, such as the high poverty level and declining academic performance, suggest that factors beyond funding may be contributing to the school's struggles. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners and Special Education students performing relatively well, but Hispanic, White, and female students ranking in the bottom 25-30% of the state. These insights highlight the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted support for underperforming student groups to address the persistent academic challenges faced by Elfrida Elementary School.
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