Faras Elementary School

About Faras Elementary School

Faras Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Faras. It is a K-5 school that serves over 500 students from the surrounding area. The school has a strong focus on providing a quality education to its students. Faras Elementary School is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. The school also has a strong emphasis on technology, with a 1:1 laptop program and a wide range of online learning opportunities. Faras Elementary School is committed to providing its students with the best education possible. The school staff is highly dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the necessary support to reach their full potential.

Address:	410 W. Fir Avenue Douglas, AZ 85608
Phone:	(520) 364-8461
Site:	douglasschools.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	148 students

Overview Faras Elementary School

Faras Elementary School serves 148 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Faras Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Faras Elementary School

Faras Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Faras Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.