Serving 972 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Country Meadows 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 972 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Country Meadows Elementary School serves the southern part of Peoria, AZ, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families typically drive between 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Country Meadows Elementary School's student population of 972 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
972 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day, Prepared to Shape Tomorrow
School Rankings
Country Meadows 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 Country Meadows Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1310 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
25%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Country Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Country Meadows Elementary School is ranked #1310 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Country Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Country Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Mirage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Country Meadows Elementary School?
972 students attend Country Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Country Meadows Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% 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 Country Meadows Elementary School?
Country Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Country Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Country Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Country Meadows Elementary School part of?
Country Meadows Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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