Verrado Elementary School

20873 W Sunrise Ln
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Verrado Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Verrado Elementary School's student population of 782 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
782 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Verrado 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 Verrado Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#318 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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47%
32%
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59%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
56%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verrado Elementary School's ranking?
Verrado Elementary School is ranked #318 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Verrado Elementary School often compared to?
Verrado Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verrado Heritage Elementary School, Scott L Libby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Verrado Elementary School?
782 students attend Verrado Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Verrado Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verrado Elementary School?
Verrado Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Verrado Elementary School offer ?
Verrado Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Verrado Elementary School part of?
Verrado Elementary School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.

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LAST DAY of SCHOOL
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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