Top Rankings
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,415 students in Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
5,415 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
380 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.65
# American Indian Students
116 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
43 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,218 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
47%
# Black Students
529 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
363 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
7%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
140 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
269
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
515
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
532
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
559
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
548
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
595
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
546
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
602
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
591
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
649
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
9
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,370 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,757 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,370
$11,274
Spending / Student
$15,757
$11,177
Best Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Magnet Traditional School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2602 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Grades: K-8
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3840
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3840
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Silvestre S Herrera School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 S 11th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3885
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3885
Grades: PK-8
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Mcleod Bethune School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Kenilworth Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 N 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #77.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Grades: K-8
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Maie Bartlett Heard School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Grades: PK-8
| 433 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #1010.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Rank: #1111.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Rank: #1212.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1313.
Garfield School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
910 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3901
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3901
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
1817 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District?
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,415 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District?
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District is ranked #489 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District?
78% of Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District?
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,757 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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