Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Los Ninos 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 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Ninos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Los Ninos Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Los Ninos Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Los Ninos Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#1746 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Los Ninos Elementary School's ranking?
Los Ninos Elementary School is ranked #1746 out of 1,956 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Los Ninos Elementary School?
427 students attend Los Ninos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Los Ninos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Ninos Elementary School?
Los Ninos Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Los Ninos Elementary School offer ?
Los Ninos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Los Ninos Elementary School part of?
Los Ninos Elementary School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.
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