Estrella Mountain Elementary School serves 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Estrella Mountain Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estrella Mountain Elementary School's student population of 558 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Estrella Mountain Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Estrella Mountain Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#770 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estrella Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School is ranked #770 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Estrella Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Estrella Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Estrella Mountain Elementary School?
558 students attend Estrella Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Estrella Mountain Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estrella Mountain Elementary School?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Estrella Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Estrella Mountain Elementary School part of?
Estrella Mountain Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary District (4266) School District.
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