Top Rankings
Littleton Elementary District (4278) 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 9 public schools serving 5,685 students in Littleton Elementary District (4278) 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
5,685 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Littleton Elementary District (4278) 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
#488 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.65
# American Indian Students
61 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
70 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,416 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
47%
# Black Students
594 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
11%
6%
# White Students
355 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
6%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
537
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
535
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
556
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
617
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
591
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
627
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
660
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
707
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
764
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 $10,075 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,979 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,075
$11,274
Spending / Student
$8,979
$11,177
Best Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Grades: K-8
| 934 students
Rank: #22.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #33.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Grades: K-8
| 852 students
Rank: #44.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Grades: PK-8
| 774 students
Rank: #55.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S 103rd Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6400
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6400
Grades: K-8
| 764 students
Rank: #66.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #77.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 S 107th Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 S 107th Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,685 students.
What is the rank of Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District is ranked #487 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
78% of Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,979 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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