Owens Elementary School in Wikieup, AZ serves 12 students from kindergarten through 8th grade with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the state average ratio.
The school's math proficiency rate is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%, placing it in the top 20% for math proficiency statewide.
Reading proficiency at Owens Elementary is below 50%, which is lower than the state average of 40%, indicating an area of performance below state standards.
Graduation rates have remained steady at 50% over recent years, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77% and the Owens School District rate of 92%.
Enrollment declined from 18 students in 2022 to 12 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch increased from 28% to 50%, reflecting a rise in socioeconomic need among the student population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Owens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Owens Elementary School's student population of 12 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of Owens Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Owens Elementary School?
12 students attend Owens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Owens Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owens Elementary School?
Owens Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Owens Elementary School offer ?
Owens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owens Elementary School part of?
Owens Elementary School is part of Owens School District No.6 (4373).
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 10/10/2025I graduated there two years ago, it''s a great school. I Highly recommend.5 10/10/2025I HAD THE BEST TEACHERS WHILE IN SCHOOL FROM 1971 _1974Review Owens Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I graduated there two years ago, it''s a great school. I Highly recommend.
I HAD THE BEST TEACHERS WHILE IN SCHOOL FROM 1971 _1974
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