Top Rankings
Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 80 students in Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,476 Schools
# Students
80 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 631 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
85%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,463 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,950 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,463
$11,421
Spending / Student
$25,950
$11,323
Best Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tonto Basin Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 S. Old Hwy 188
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
(928) 479-2277
Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
(928) 479-2277
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District?
Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District manages 1 public schools serving 80 students.
What is the rank of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District?
Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District is ranked #164 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District?
85% of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District?
Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,950 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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