Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cortina Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cortina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cortina Elementary School's student population of 664 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to being a positive, connected community that inspires, encourages, engages and empowers all learners.
School Rankings
Cortina Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cortina Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#198 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cortina Elementary School's ranking?
Cortina Elementary School is ranked #198 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cortina Elementary School often compared to?
Cortina Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cortina Elementary School?
664 students attend Cortina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Cortina Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cortina Elementary School?
Cortina Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cortina Elementary School offer ?
Cortina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cortina Elementary School part of?
Cortina Elementary School is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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