For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 706 students in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
706 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)90-94%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.8%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
5%
Showing 2008–2020. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
35%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
58%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,109 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,874 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,109
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,874
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6849 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Gr: PK | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5148 S Coronado School Dr
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) manages 3 public schools serving 706 students.
What is the rank of Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) is ranked #247 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
58% of Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,874 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
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