Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rio Colorado Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Colorado Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Colorado 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 Rio Colorado Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1279 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Hispanic
98%
49%
White
2%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
90%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Colorado Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Colorado Elementary School is ranked #1279 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rio Colorado Elementary School?
523 students attend Rio Colorado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rio Colorado Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Colorado Elementary School?
Rio Colorado Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rio Colorado Elementary School offer ?
Rio Colorado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rio Colorado Elementary School part of?
Rio Colorado Elementary School is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505).
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