Foothills Elementary School (Closed 2014)

17835 North 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Foothills Elementary School serves 391 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(12-13)
53%
63%
(12-13)
73%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Foothills Elementary School?
391 students attend Foothills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Foothills Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothills Elementary School?
Foothills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foothills Elementary School offer ?
Foothills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Foothills Elementary School part of?
Foothills Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).

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