Patagonia Elementary District (4460)

100 School St
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Patagonia Elementary District (4460) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 114 students in Patagonia Elementary District (4460). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Patagonia Elementary District (4460) have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% 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
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
114 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Patagonia Elementary District (4460), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#240 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
34%
40-44%
40%
21-39%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
74%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
23%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,491 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,035 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,491
$11,429
Spending / Student
$13,035
$11,331

Best Patagonia Elementary District (4460) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patagonia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Highway 82
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Patagonia Elementary District (4460)?
Patagonia Elementary District (4460) manages 1 public schools serving 114 students.
What is the rank of Patagonia Elementary District (4460)?
Patagonia Elementary District (4460) is ranked #254 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Patagonia Elementary District (4460)?
74% of Patagonia Elementary District (4460) students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Patagonia Elementary District (4460)?
Patagonia Elementary District (4460) has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Patagonia Elementary District (4460)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,035 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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