Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sheely Farms 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 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheely Farms Elementary School's student population of 634 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheely Farms 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 Sheely Farms Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1729 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
70%
47%
Black
18%
6%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
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 is Sheely Farms Elementary School's ranking?
Sheely Farms Elementary School is ranked #1729 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sheely Farms Elementary School often compared to?
Sheely Farms Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Math And Science Camelback by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sheely Farms Elementary School?
634 students attend Sheely Farms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sheely Farms Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheely Farms Elementary School?
Sheely Farms Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sheely Farms Elementary School offer ?
Sheely Farms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sheely Farms Elementary School part of?
Sheely Farms Elementary School is part of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District.
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