Finley Farms Elementary School

375 S Columbus Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Finley Farms Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Finley Farms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Finley Farms Elementary School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Finley Farms Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finley Farms Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#209 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
57%
34%
64%
40%
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
30%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
57%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(22-23)
24.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Falcons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finley Farms Elementary School's ranking?
Finley Farms Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Finley Farms Elementary School often compared to?
Finley Farms Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Finley Farms Elementary School?
588 students attend Finley Farms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Finley Farms Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Finley Farms Elementary School?
Finley Farms Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Finley Farms Elementary School offer ?
Finley Farms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Finley Farms Elementary School part of?
Finley Farms Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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