Four Peaks Elementary School

1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Four Peaks Elementary 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 13% (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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Four Peaks Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Four Peaks Elementary 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 Four Peaks Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#1628 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
35%
21%
40%
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
52%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Four Peaks Elementary School's ranking?
Four Peaks Elementary School is ranked #1628 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Four Peaks Elementary School often compared to?
Four Peaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% 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 Four Peaks Elementary School?
437 students attend Four Peaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Four Peaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Four Peaks Elementary School?
Four Peaks Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Four Peaks Elementary School offer ?
Four Peaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Four Peaks Elementary School part of?
Four Peaks Elementary School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.

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5   7/5/2024
Amazing School.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Roselyn

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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