Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Owens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Owens Elementary School's student population of 12 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Owens Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Owens Elementary School?
12 students attend Owens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Owens Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owens Elementary School?
Owens Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Owens Elementary School offer ?
Owens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owens Elementary School part of?
Owens Elementary School is part of Owens School District No.6 (4373).
School Reviews
5 8/26/2019
I graduated there two years ago, it''s a great school. I Highly recommend.
5 11/2/2017
I HAD THE BEST TEACHERS WHILE IN SCHOOL FROM 1971 _1974
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