Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cholla Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cholla Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Cholla Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cholla Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
19%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cholla Elementary School's ranking?
Cholla Elementary School is ranked #1524 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cholla Elementary School often compared to?
Cholla Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center For Online And Innovative Learning, Desert Willow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cholla Elementary School?
458 students attend Cholla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cholla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cholla Elementary School?
Cholla Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cholla Elementary School offer ?
Cholla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cholla Elementary School part of?
Cholla Elementary School is part of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446).
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