Palm Valley Elementary School

2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Palm Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Palm Valley Elementary School's student population of 673 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
673 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Palm Valley 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 Palm Valley Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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)
#517 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
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43%
32%
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50%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
46%
47%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
36%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Palm Valley 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)
9%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palm Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palm Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Valley Elementary School is ranked #517 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Palm Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Palm Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Litchfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Palm Valley Elementary School?
673 students attend Palm Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Palm Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Valley Elementary School?
Palm Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Valley Elementary School offer ?
Palm Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Palm Valley Elementary School part of?
Palm Valley Elementary School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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