Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District

4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019-3206
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,854 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 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
9,854 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
577 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#506 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
35%
21%
40%
11%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
78%
48%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
4%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,359 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,838 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,359
$11,421
Spending / Student
$12,838
$11,323

Best Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Grades: K-8
| 742 students
Rank: #22.
Global Academy Of Phoenix
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6615 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2202
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Catalina Ventura School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6331 W. 39th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 841-7445
Grades: K-8
| 886 students
Rank: #44.
Sevilla Elementary School-west Campus
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3851 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 347-0232
Grades: 4-8
| 680 students
Rank: #55.
Sevilla Elementary School-east Campus
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 242-0281
Grades: PK-4
| 748 students
Rank: #66.
Granada Elementary School-west Campus
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3232 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-1403
Grades: PK-4
| 842 students
Rank: #77.
James W. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Grades: PK-8
| 742 students
Rank: #88.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4711 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-2442
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #99.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1010.
Granada Elementary School-east Campus
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3022 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Grades: 4-8
| 696 students
Rank: #1111.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Grades: PK-8
| 873 students
Rank: #1212.
Carol G. Peck Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5810 N 49th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Grades: K-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1313.
Madrid Neighborhood School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3736 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2280
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
Rank: #1414.
Choice Learning Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5330 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Grades: 4-8
| 500 students
Rank: #1515.
Valencia Newcomer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3802 W Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Grades: PK
| 126 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,854 students.
What is the rank of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District is ranked #497 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 17:1, which is lower than 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 $12,838 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 9,854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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