For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 155 students in Picacho Elementary District (4452). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Picacho Elementary District (4452) have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
155 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Picacho Elementary District (4452), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#595 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
35%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)76.4%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
82%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% White
10%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,523 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,813 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$2 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,523
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,813
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Picacho Elementary District (4452) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Picacho School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17865 S Vail Rd
Picacho, AZ 85241
(520) 466-7942
Picacho, AZ 85241
(520) 466-7942
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Picacho Elementary District (4452)?
Picacho Elementary District (4452) manages 1 public schools serving 155 students.
What is the rank of Picacho Elementary District (4452)?
Picacho Elementary District (4452) is ranked #569 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Picacho Elementary District (4452)?
82% of Picacho Elementary District (4452) students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Picacho Elementary District (4452)?
Picacho Elementary District (4452) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Picacho Elementary District (4452)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,813 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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