Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mt. Turnbull 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-6
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Mt. Turnbull 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 Mt. Turnbull Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1687 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
95%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Turnbull Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School is ranked #1687 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mt. Turnbull Elementary School?
115 students attend Mt. Turnbull Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mt. Turnbull Elementary School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Turnbull Elementary School?
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt. Turnbull Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Turnbull Elementary School part of?
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School is part of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221).
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