Serving 1,150 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Buckeye Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buckeye Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Buckeye, AZ, encompassing approximately 152.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 19.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckeye Elementary School's student population of 1,150 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,150 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buckeye Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckeye Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1492 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
14%
7%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckeye Elementary School's ranking?
Buckeye Elementary School is ranked #1492 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Buckeye Elementary School often compared to?
Buckeye Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bales Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Buckeye Elementary School?
1,150 students attend Buckeye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Buckeye Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckeye Elementary School?
Buckeye Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckeye Elementary School offer ?
Buckeye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckeye Elementary School part of?
Buckeye Elementary School is part of Buckeye Elementary District (4269).
In what neighborhood is Buckeye Elementary School located?
Buckeye Elementary School is located in the Valencia Manor neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ.
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