Corte Sierra Elementary School
Tel:
(623)535-6000
- Corte Sierra Elementary School serves 814 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Corte Sierra Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Corte Sierra Elementary School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 814 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Corte Sierra Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Corte Sierra Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #279 out of 1,842 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 45% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 30% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Litchfield Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Corte Sierra Elementary School is Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pensar Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pensar Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 480 students
0.5 miles
3400 Dysart Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(623)535-0754 0.5 9-12 480 - Litchfield Park Pensar Academy Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 93 students
0.6 miles
12843 W Redondo Dr.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(602)348-3977 0.6 4-8 93 - Litchfield Park Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 646 students
1.0 miles
2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623)535-6000 1.0 PK-8 646 - Litchfield Park Rancho Santa Fe Preschool
1.0 miles
2150 N. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623)535-6000 1.0 n/a n/a - Litchfield Park White Tanks Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 26 students
1.0 miles
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623)535-6000 1.0 K-8 26
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