Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Debbie Braff 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Debbie Braff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Debbie Braff Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Children are the seeds of the future. Education is the water. We are the rainmakers.
School Rankings
Debbie Braff 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 Debbie Braff Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1870 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
96%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Debbie Braff Elementary School's ranking?
Debbie Braff Elementary School is ranked #1870 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Debbie Braff Elementary School?
426 students attend Debbie Braff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Debbie Braff Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Debbie Braff Elementary School?
Debbie Braff Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Debbie Braff Elementary School offer ?
Debbie Braff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Debbie Braff Elementary School part of?
Debbie Braff Elementary School is part of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396).
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