Tonto Basin Elementary School

About Tonto Basin Elementary School

Tonto Basin Elementary School is a public school located in the small town of Tonto Basin, Arizona. It is part of the Payson Unified School District and serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school has a strong academic program, with students consistently performing above state averages on state assessments. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and theater.
The school’s staff is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. Teachers are highly qualified and dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of support services to meet the needs of students, including a guidance counselor, a school psychologist, and a nurse.
The school’s mission is to provide a quality education to all students in a safe and caring environment. Tonto Basin Elementary School strives to create an atmosphere where students feel respected and valued, and are inspired to reach their educational goals.

Address:	445 S. Old Hwy 188 Tonto Basin, AZ 85553
Phone:	(928) 479-2277
Site:	tontobasinschool.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	69 students

Overview Tonto Basin Elementary School

Tonto Basin Elementary School serves 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Tonto Basin Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Tonto Basin Elementary School

Tonto Basin Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Tonto Basin Elementary School is 0.32, 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.