Four Peaks Elementary School (Closed 2018)

15414 Mcdowell Mountain Road
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 231 students in grades 4-5, Four Peaks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(16-17)
53%
42%
(16-17)
55%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
62%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
38%
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
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 42% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Four Peaks Elementary School?
231 students attend Four Peaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Four Peaks Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 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 18:1, 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 4-5
What school district is Four Peaks Elementary School part of?
Four Peaks Elementary School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247).

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