Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Festival Foothills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Festival Foothills Elementary School serves the entire Buckeye, AZ district, encompassing approximately 910.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20 to 30 minutes and the furthest edges of the zone being up to 36.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Festival Foothills Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Festival Foothills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Festival Foothills Elementary School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
49%
Black
10%
6%
White
46%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
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 Festival Foothills Elementary School's ranking?
Festival Foothills Elementary School is ranked #809 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Festival Foothills Elementary School?
262 students attend Festival Foothills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Festival Foothills Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Festival Foothills Elementary School?
Festival Foothills Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Festival Foothills Elementary School offer ?
Festival Foothills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Festival Foothills Elementary School part of?
Festival Foothills Elementary School is part of Wickenburg Unified District (4236).
In what neighborhood is Festival Foothills Elementary School located?
Festival Foothills Elementary School is located in the Festival Foothills neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ.
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