Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peoria 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peoria Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Peoria Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peoria Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peoria Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
67%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoria Elementary School's ranking?
Peoria Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Peoria Elementary School often compared to?
Peoria Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Peoria Elementary School?
570 students attend Peoria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Peoria Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoria Elementary School?
Peoria Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peoria Elementary School offer ?
Peoria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Peoria Elementary School part of?
Peoria Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Peoria Elementary School located?
Peoria Elementary School is located in the Varney neighborhood of Peoria, AZ.
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Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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