Enrollment
35
Elementary
STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SENTINEL ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4250)·NCES 040768000669
Sentinel Elementary School
53802 Old U.S. Highway, Sentinel, AZ 85333 · (928) 323-3300 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL35 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 4 | 11% |
Student demographics
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
43.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . +5.0pp since 2017
Math
35.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -8.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 43 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 42 and 35. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 8 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 43.0% | 35.0% |
| 2022-23 | 27.0% | 45.0% |
| 2020-21 | 44.0% | 60.0% |
| 2018-19 | 50.0% | 61.0% |
| 2017-18 | 38.0% | 43.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Sentinel Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 35 | #1,199 of 1,223 | #687 of 692 |
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
35
-2 (-5%) vs 2020
+30% since 1990-91, when it was 27
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 12.3:1
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 | 35 | 4 | 8.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 4 | 8.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 38 | 5 | 7.6:1 | 71% (27) |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 3 | 12.3:1 | 73% (27) |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 3.8 | 9.5:1 | 75% (27) |
| 2015-16 | 37 | 4 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 28 | 4 | 7.0:1 | 75% (21) |
| 2000-01 | 35 | 3 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 27 | 3 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sentinel Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (36 to 35); teachers up 5% (3.8 to 4).
About Sentinel Elementary School
Sentinel Elementary School is the name of a small elementary school in Sentinel, Arizona. The school counts 35 students across kindergarten through 8. The school's enrollment is 92% smaller than the 451 average for elementary schools in Arizona.
The local education agency for Sentinel Elementary School is Sentinel Elementary District (4250).
Federal enrollment data show Sentinel Elementary School is 89% Hispanic. It is also 11% White. Maricopa County's residents are about 31% Hispanic, 57 points below the school's share.
Sentinel Elementary School operates with 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 8.8:1. That is lower than the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arizona.
Sentinel Elementary School is located in Maricopa County, where the median household income is $89,300, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Sentinel Elementary School is one of 1,352 public schools in the county.
Kiser Elementary School is the public school closest to Sentinel Elementary School, about 19.1 miles away.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Remote: in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment declined 5% from its 2020-21 level of 37. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 12.3:1 to 8.8:1.
Community posts for Sentinel Elementary School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Kiser Elementary School19.1 mi · 119
- Dateland Elementary School19.5 mi · 88
- Gila Bend Elementary29.3 mi · 309
- Gila Bend High School29.3 mi · 172
- Ajo High School39.3 mi · 139
- Ajo Elementary School39.3 mi · 258
Frequently asked questions
About Sentinel Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Sentinel Elementary School?
Sentinel Elementary School enrolls approximately 35 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Sentinel Elementary School serve?
Sentinel Elementary School serves grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at Sentinel Elementary School?
Approximately 8.8:1 students per teacher at Sentinel Elementary School.
How diverse is Sentinel Elementary School?
Sentinel Elementary School reports a student body of 11% White, 89% Hispanic.
What district is Sentinel Elementary School in?
Sentinel Elementary School is part of Sentinel Elementary District (4250).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.