1
What's something Agua Caliente School does better than most schools?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
449
Elementary
DISTRICT 516 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TANQUE VERDE UNIFIED DISTRICT (4408)·NCES 040828001150
Agua Caliente School
11420 E LIMBERLOST RD, TUCSON, AZ 85749 · (520) 749-2235 · Pima County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL449 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 90% of Arizona public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arizona public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 51 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 57 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 62 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 58 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 76 | 17% |
| Grade 6 | 71 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (51) is 28% smaller than its 6th grade class (71).
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Tanque Verde Unified District (4408). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
AASA 2024-25 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
65.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +9.0pp since 2017
Math
61.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . +6.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 65 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 61 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 45 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 9 points since 2017, while math scores are up about 6 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 65.0% | 61.0% |
| 2023-24 | 64.0% | 60.0% |
| 2022-23 | 67.0% | 56.0% |
| 2021-22 | 67.0% | 60.0% |
| 2020-21 | 64.0% | 45.0% |
| 2018-19 | 63.0% | 54.0% |
| 2017-18 | 56.0% | 55.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Agua Caliente School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Pima County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 61.0% | #129 of 1,072 ▲ 5 | #17 of 154 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 65.0% | #116 of 1,072 ▲ 21 | #14 of 154 ▲ 4 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -0.5pp | #474 of 930 | #61 of 128 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 449 | #604 of 1,223 | #63 of 165 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #297 of 991 | #76 of 141 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.0% | #735 of 1,007 | #104 of 142 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.6% | #472 of 721 | #65 of 102 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
449
-37 (-8%) vs 2020
+18% since 1990-91, when it was 382
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 16.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 449 | 30 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 428 | 29.8 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 470 | 29.8 | 15.8:1 | 14% (65) |
| 2020-21 | 486 | 30 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 514 | 31.9 | 16.1:1 | 13% (66) |
| 2015-16 | 492 | 31 | 15.9:1 | 15% (73) |
| 2010-11 | 407 | 25 | 16.3:1 | 13% (54) |
| 2000-01 | 403 | 26 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 382 | 21 | 18.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Agua Caliente School.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (514 to 449); teachers down 6% (31.9 to 30).
About Agua Caliente School
Agua Caliente School is an elementary school in TUCSON, Arizona, reachable at (520) 749-2235. Its enrollment is 449 students, spread over pre-K through 6.
Besides Agua Caliente School, Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) runs 3 other schools. The district enrolls 2,212 students.
Federal enrollment data show Agua Caliente School is 74% White. Enrollment also includes 20% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The school's White share is 15 points above the 59% share among Pima County residents. A diversity index of 41% means there is a 41% chance two randomly chosen students at Agua Caliente School are from different groups.
Agua Caliente School reports a ratio of 15.0 students per teacher, from 30 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 15.0:1 compares with an average of 17.0:1 for elementary schools in Arizona.
Among Arizona public elementary schools, Agua Caliente School outscored 90%, which works out to an A on the allk12 Grade.
Looking at the county, Pima County, the median household earns about $70,315 a year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Pima County has 398 public schools with about 140,692 students, including Agua Caliente School.
Agua Caliente School's closest public school neighbor is Tanque Verde High School, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles of Agua Caliente School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
The school's enrollment decreased 8% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 16.2:1 to 15.0:1.
The discussion board for Agua Caliente School is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Pima County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,060,490
Census ACS
Median income
$70,315
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
398
140,692 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
- Tanque Verde High SchoolHigh · 761 students
- Tanque Verde Elementary SchoolElementary · 582 students
- Emily Gray Junior High SchoolMiddle · 420 students
Other schools in TUCSON
- Tucson Magnet High SchoolHigh · 2,938 students
- Marana High SchoolHigh · 2,437 students
- Sunnyside High SchoolHigh · 2,258 students
- Desert View High SchoolHigh · 2,102 students
- Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma ProgramHigh · 2,058 students
- Catalina Foothills High SchoolHigh · 1,865 students
Nearby schools
- Tanque Verde High School0.6 mi · 761
- Hermosa Montessori Charter1.2 mi · 230
- Tanque Verde Elementary School2.1 mi · 582
- Emily Gray Junior High School2.2 mi · 420
- Sabino High School2.6 mi · 816
- Collier Elementary School3.0 mi · 132
Frequently asked questions
About Agua Caliente SchoolHow large is Agua Caliente School?
Agua Caliente School enrolls approximately 449 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Agua Caliente School serve?
Agua Caliente School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agua Caliente School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Agua Caliente School is approximately 15.0:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Agua Caliente School?
At Agua Caliente School, the student body is approximately 74% White, 20% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Agua Caliente School?
Agua Caliente School is overseen by Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) in Pima County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.