272 E Sagebrush St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-4934
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,555 students in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,432 Schools
# Students
10,555 Students
1,109,298 Students
# Teachers
545 Teachers
50,385 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
91 Students
56,529 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
333 Students
33,512 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,652 Students
513,028 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
46%
# Black Students
690 Students
60,740 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
4,224 Students
400,174 Students
% White Students
40%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
4,135 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
511 Students
40,474 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
301
13,398
# Students in K Grade:
862
73,111
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,034
80,354
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,094
79,766
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,082
80,274
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,094
81,055
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,153
82,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,216
86,091
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,289
90,209
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,430
90,550
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
90,470
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
88,596
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
83,235
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
89,546
# Ungraded Students:
-
353

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,794. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,800 is less than the state median of $10,562. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$4 MM
This chart display total revenue of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$100 MM
$4 MM
This chart display total spending of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,057
$10,794
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$8,800
$10,562
This chart display average spending per public school student in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verrado Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20873 W Sunrise Ln
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20895 W Hamilton St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 874 students
Rank: #33.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Verrado Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20880 W Main St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Grades: 5-8
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Belen Soto Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18601 W Campbell Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 923 students
Rank: #66.
Litchfield Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 778 students
Rank: #77.
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15430 W. Turney
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
Rank: #88.
Palm Valley Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 669 students
Rank: #99.
Scott L Libby Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18701 W Thomas Rd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #1010.
Western Sky Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4095 N. 144th Ave.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 957 students
Rank: #1111.
Dreaming Summit Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13335 W Missouri Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 672 students
Rank: #1212.
Corte Sierra Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3300 N Santa Fe Trl
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
Rank: #1313.
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: #1414.
Wigwam Creek Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4510 N 127th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Grades: 5-8
| 975 students
Rank: #1515.
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12448 West Bethany Home Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 768 students
Rank: #1616.
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
272 E Sagebrush St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Preschool
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Valley Preschool
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2150 N. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District manages 20 public schools serving 10,555 students.

What is the rank of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District is ranked #203 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?

44% of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.

What is Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $8,800 is less than the state median of $10,562. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 10,555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Overall District Rank
    : Top 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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