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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,256 students in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
10,256 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
559 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#521 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.65
# American Indian Students
165 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
394 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,971 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
47%
# Black Students
1,088 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
11%
6%
# White Students
467 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
4%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
157 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
1,042
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,022
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,081
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,095
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,106
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,113
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,159
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,233
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,291
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,874 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,335 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,874
$11,274
Spending / Student
$12,335
$11,177
Best Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Grades: K-8
| 718 students
Rank: #22.
Girls Innovation Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4432 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Global Of Phoenix
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6615 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2202
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2202
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Sevilla Elementary School-west Campus
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3851 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 347-0232
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 347-0232
Grades: 5-8
| 708 students
Rank: #55.
Catalina Ventura School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6331 W. 39th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 841-7445
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 841-7445
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
Rank: #66.
James W. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #77.
Sevilla Elementary School-east Campus
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 242-0281
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 242-0281
Grades: PK-4
| 756 students
Rank: #88.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4711 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-2442
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-2442
Grades: K-5
| 838 students
Rank: #99.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Grades: PK-8
| 697 students
Rank: #1010.
Carol G. Peck Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 N 49th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Grades: K-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1111.
Granada Elementary School-west Campus
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3232 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-1403
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-1403
Grades: PK-4
| 843 students
Rank: #1212.
Granada Elementary School-east Campus
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Grades: 4-8
| 795 students
Rank: #1313.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Grades: PK-8
| 872 students
Rank: #1414.
Choice Learning Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #1515.
Valencia Newcomer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3802 W Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2283
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: #1616.
Madrid Neighborhood School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3736 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2280
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2280
Grades: PK-8
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2920
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2920
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,256 students.
What is the rank of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District is ranked #524 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
78% of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,335 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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