Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Aire Libre Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Aire Libre Elementary School?
293 students attend Aire Libre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Aire Libre Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aire Libre Elementary School?
Aire Libre Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aire Libre Elementary School offer ?
Aire Libre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Aire Libre Elementary School part of?
Aire Libre Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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