Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr Daniel Bright 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1245 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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 Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School's ranking?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is ranked #1245 out of 1,921 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
596 students attend Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School offer ?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School part of?
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School is part of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) School District.
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