Enrollment
122
Elementary
STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CONGRESS ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4479)·NCES 040222002220
Congress Elementary School
26400 S. Tenderfoot Hill Road, Congress, AZ 85332 · (928) 427-9850 · Yavapai County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL122 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 2 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 10 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 11 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 15 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 16 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 8 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 17 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 15 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 15 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (13) is 13% smaller than its 8th grade class (15).
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
Test scores
AASA 2023-24 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
50.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . -10.0pp since 2017
Math
32.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -38.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 32 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 42 and 35. Reading and writing scores are down about 10 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 38 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 50.0% | 32.0% |
| 2022-23 | 53.0% | 42.0% |
| 2021-22 | 43.0% | 46.0% |
| 2020-21 | 37.0% | 44.0% |
| 2018-19 | 56.0% | 63.0% |
| 2017-18 | 60.0% | 70.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Congress Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Yavapai County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 32.0% | #499 of 1,072 ▼ 163 | #15 of 33 ▼ 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #292 of 1,072 ▼ 17 | #6 of 33 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.5pp | #403 of 930 | #17 of 31 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 122 | #1,106 of 1,223 | #31 of 43 |
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
122
+43 (+54%) vs 2020
-2% since 2010-11, when it was 125
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 8.8:1
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 | 122 | 11.5 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 106 | 11.5 | 9.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 102 | 10.5 | 9.7:1 | 75% (76) |
| 2020-21 | 79 | 9 | 8.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 99 | 10 | 9.9:1 | 62% (61) |
| 2015-16 | 99 | 11 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 125 | 10 | 12.5:1 | 67% (84) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Congress Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 23% (99 to 122); teachers up 15% (10 to 11.5).
About Congress Elementary School
Congress Elementary School is a small elementary school in Congress, Arizona, administered by Congress Elementary District (4479). It serves 122 students in pre-K through 8. For comparison, elementary schools in Arizona average about 451 students.
Congress Elementary District (4479) is the district for Congress Elementary School.
At Congress Elementary School, White students make up 62% of the student body. Next come 35% Hispanic. The county population is about 81% White. The school's diversity index is 49%, meaning two students picked at random have a 49% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at the school number 11.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 10.6:1. On average, elementary schools in Arizona have 17.0:1, compared with 10.6:1 here.
County data help place the school in context: in Yavapai County, the median household income is $69,613, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 30%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. In all, Yavapai County has 107 public schools and roughly 23,538 students.
The shortest distance from Congress Elementary School to another public school is about 9.5 miles, to Yarnell Elementary School.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Reported enrollment: 79 (2020-21) and 122 (2024-25). These figures may describe different sets of grades. Students per teacher rose from 8.8 in 2020-21 to 10.6 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Congress Elementary School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Yavapai County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
245,480
Census ACS
Median income
$69,613
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
107
23,538 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Congress Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Congress Elementary. Congress Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Congress ElementaryMilwaukee, WI · 607 students
- Congress ElementaryGRAND RAPIDS, MI · 237 students
Nearby schools
- Yarnell Elementary School9.5 mi · 42
- Wickenburg High School15.7 mi · 384
- Wickenburg Virtual Academy15.7 mi · 33
- Vulture Peak Middle School15.7 mi · 118
- Hassayampa Elementary School16.0 mi · 282
- Hillside Elementary School17.5 mi · 6
Frequently asked questions
About Congress Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Congress Elementary School?
Congress Elementary School enrolls approximately 122 students in grades PK-08.
Is Congress Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Congress Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Congress Elementary School have?
Congress Elementary School employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Congress Elementary School?
Student demographics at Congress Elementary School are roughly 62% White, 35% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is Congress Elementary School public or private?
Congress Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Congress Elementary District (4479).
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