Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Q Thomas 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Q Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Q Thomas Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
John Q Thomas 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 John Q Thomas Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1398 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
23%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
23%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Q Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
John Q Thomas Elementary School is ranked #1398 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John Q Thomas Elementary School often compared to?
John Q Thomas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas M Knoles Elementary School, Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John Q Thomas Elementary School?
356 students attend John Q Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John Q Thomas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Q Thomas Elementary School?
John Q Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Q Thomas Elementary School offer ?
John Q Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Q Thomas Elementary School part of?
John Q Thomas Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192).
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