Towne Meadows Elementary School

1101 N Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Towne Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Towne Meadows Elementary School's student population of 712 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
712 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Towne Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towne Meadows Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#259 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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51%
32%
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58%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
61%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Towne Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Towne Meadows Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Towne Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Towne Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School, Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Towne Meadows Elementary School?
712 students attend Towne Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Towne Meadows Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Towne Meadows Elementary School?
Towne Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Towne Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Towne Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Towne Meadows Elementary School part of?
Towne Meadows Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.

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First Day of School
July 23, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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