Litchfield Elementary School

255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Litchfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Litchfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Litchfield Elementary School's student population of 743 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
743 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Litchfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Litchfield Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#501 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
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40%
32%
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54%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
48%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Litchfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Litchfield Elementary School's ranking?
Litchfield Elementary School is ranked #501 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Litchfield Elementary School often compared to?
Litchfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott L Libby Elementary School, Palm Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Litchfield Elementary School?
743 students attend Litchfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Litchfield Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Litchfield Elementary School?
Litchfield Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Litchfield Elementary School offer ?
Litchfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Litchfield Elementary School part of?
Litchfield Elementary School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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