Aire Libre Elementary School
Tel:
(602)449-5400
- Aire Libre Elementary School serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Aire Libre Elementary School placed 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Aire Libre Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Aire Libre Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 330 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Aire Libre Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aire Libre Elementary School is 0.59, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #797 out of 1897 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 45% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 31% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paradise Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Aire Libre Elementary School is Career Success Jr/sr High School - North Phoenix (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Campo Bello Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cave Creek Career Success Jr/sr High School - North Phoenix Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 72 students
0.3 miles
2321 East Bell Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(602)687-8282 0.3 7-12 72 - Phoenix Campo Bello Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 441 students
0.9 miles
2650 East Contention Mine Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)449-5200 0.9 PK-6 441 - Phoenix Crestview College Preparatory High School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 275 students
1.0 miles
2616 East Greenway
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602)765-9555 1.0 7-12 275 - Phoenix Echo Mountain Intermediate School Grades: PK-6 | 421 students
1.0 miles
1811 E. Michigan 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602)449-5600 1.0 PK-6 421 - Phoenix Echo Mountain Primary School Grades: PK-6 | 550 students
1.0 miles
1811 E Michigan Ave 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602)449-5500 1.0 PK-6 550
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