Serving 521 students in grades 2-5, Eliseo C. Felix 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eliseo C. Felix School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eliseo C. Felix School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eliseo C. Felix School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eliseo C. Felix School is 0.41, 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
#1328 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
75%
48%
Black
15%
6%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eliseo C. Felix School's ranking?
Eliseo C. Felix School is ranked #1328 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Eliseo C. Felix School?
521 students attend Eliseo C. Felix School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Eliseo C. Felix School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliseo C. Felix School?
Eliseo C. Felix School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eliseo C. Felix School offer ?
Eliseo C. Felix School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eliseo C. Felix School part of?
Eliseo C. Felix School is part of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District.
In what neighborhood is Eliseo C. Felix School located?
Eliseo C. Felix School is located in the Goodyear Estates neighborhood of Goodyear, AZ.
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