Elementary Schools in Vernon Elementary District

The Vernon Elementary District in Arizona is home to a single elementary school, Vernon Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 123 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with significant Native American and Hispanic representation, reflecting the local community demographics.

Academically, Vernon Elementary School is performing below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, with only 22% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 15% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41% and 27%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, dropping in its statewide ranking from 871 out of 1,226 Arizona elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 627 out of 1,245 schools in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has a relatively high dropout rate of 5.6%, which is a concern.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it appears to have adequate funding and resources, with a higher spending per student ($14,722) than the state average and a low student-teacher ratio of 6.1. This suggests that the school's struggles may not be solely due to a lack of funding or resources, but rather a need to focus on specific strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes in core subjects and address the high dropout rate.