Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Apache Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Apache Elementary School serves the southeast part of Peoria, AZ, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most living within 1.2 miles of its edge and the furthest point being 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apache Elementary School's student population of 751 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Apache Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apache Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
30%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
52%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apache Elementary School's ranking?
Apache Elementary School is ranked #492 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Apache Elementary School often compared to?
Apache Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkridge 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 34% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Apache Elementary School?
751 students attend Apache Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Apache Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apache Elementary School?
Apache Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Apache Elementary School offer ?
Apache Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apache Elementary School part of?
Apache Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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