Serving 571 students in grades 2-5, Julia Randall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
59%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia Randall Elementary School's ranking?
Julia Randall Elementary School is ranked #994 out of 1,956 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Julia Randall Elementary School?
571 students attend Julia Randall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Julia Randall Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia Randall Elementary School?
Julia Randall Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Julia Randall Elementary School offer ?
Julia Randall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Julia Randall Elementary School part of?
Julia Randall Elementary School is part of Payson Unified District (4209) School District.
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