D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Ajo Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 111 N WELL RD, Ajo, AZ 85321
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Arizona
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
266
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%15/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 52% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−16 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -15 pts, math -13 pts29th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%22%reading -17 pts, math -11 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -10 pts, math -9 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 111 N WELL RD
City Ajo
ZIP Code 85321
District 0400520
NCES School ID 040052000003
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85321

Understanding the community around Ajo Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,309
Per Capita Income $27,997
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $108,100
Median Rent $742
Owner-Occupied 71.4%
Renter-Occupied 28.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ajo Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 71.8%
White 11.3%
American Indian 9.4%
Two or More Races 4.5%
Black 1.9%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 266
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ajo Elementary School?
Ajo Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ajo Elementary School?
Ajo Elementary School has 266 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Ajo Elementary School serve?
Ajo Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ajo Elementary School receive per student?
Ajo Elementary School receives $10,866 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ajo Elementary School in 85321 ▼
Avg Home Value
$126,316
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,377
1-Year Change
-2.4%
% Renters
28.6%

Other Schools in 85321

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026