Fowler Elementary School

6707 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Fowler Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fowler Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fowler Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Fowler Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fowler Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1350 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
90%
47%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fowler Elementary School's ranking?
Fowler Elementary School is ranked #1350 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fowler Elementary School?
327 students attend Fowler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fowler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fowler Elementary School?
Fowler Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fowler Elementary School offer ?
Fowler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fowler Elementary School part of?
Fowler Elementary School is part of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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