D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Joe Carlson Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1700 N LOUIS AVE, Douglas, AZ 85607
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in Arizona
Growth
D
Students gain 0.66 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
B
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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
428
Students
enrolled
21.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%29/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.66 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 3rd percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% 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 +11 points better 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 proficiency31% (−12 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−8 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
Hispanic32%32%reading -2 pts, math -1 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -5 pts, math +1 pts35th 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 1700 N LOUIS AVE
City Douglas
ZIP Code 85607
District 0402530
NCES School ID 040253000190
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85607

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,369
Per Capita Income $20,210
Poverty Rate 24.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%
High School or Higher 75.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,800
Median Rent $715
Owner-Occupied 65.1%
Renter-Occupied 34.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Joe Carlson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 97.2%
White 1.6%
Black 0.7%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 428
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Joe Carlson Elementary School?
Joe Carlson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 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 Joe Carlson Elementary School?
Joe Carlson Elementary School has 428 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1.
What grades does Joe Carlson Elementary School serve?
Joe Carlson Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Joe Carlson Elementary School receive per student?
Joe Carlson Elementary School receives $13,665 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Joe Carlson Elementary School in 85607 ▼
Avg Home Value
$175,507
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
34.9%

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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