Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jack Harmon 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jack Harmon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jack Harmon Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jack Harmon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jack Harmon Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack Harmon Elementary School's ranking?
Jack Harmon Elementary School is ranked #1033 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Jack Harmon Elementary School often compared to?
Jack Harmon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Jack Harmon Elementary School?
385 students attend Jack Harmon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jack Harmon Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack Harmon Elementary School?
Jack Harmon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jack Harmon Elementary School offer ?
Jack Harmon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jack Harmon Elementary School part of?
Jack Harmon Elementary School is part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).
In what neighborhood is Jack Harmon Elementary School located?
Jack Harmon Elementary School is located in the Pecan Creek neighborhood of San Tan Valley, AZ.
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