Top Rankings
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) 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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,867 students in Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
5 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
2,867 Students
1,138,767 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
50,952 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 626 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#442 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.65
# American Indian Students
33 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
33 Students
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,349 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
47%
# Black Students
279 Students
63,778 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
116 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
4%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
293
80,030
# Students in 1st Grade:
309
79,741
# Students in 2nd Grade:
311
82,861
# Students in 3rd Grade:
281
82,839
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
82,714
# Students in 5th Grade:
291
83,758
# Students in 6th Grade:
300
84,556
# Students in 7th Grade:
336
88,482
# Students in 8th Grade:
349
92,027
# 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:
3
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,698 is higher than the state median of $11,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,420 is higher than the state median of $11,176. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,698
$11,273
Spending / Student
$11,420
$11,176
Best Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Tolleson Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9261 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #44.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Grades: PK-8
| 793 students
Rank: #55.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District?
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,867 students.
What is the rank of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District?
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District is ranked #438 out of 626 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District?
82% of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% 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 Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District?
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,420 is higher than the state median of $11,176. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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