Kirkland Elementary School

14200 W. Kirkland/hillside Rd.
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kirkland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Kirkland Elementary School's student population of 85 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
85 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Kirkland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirkland Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
#907 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-29%
32%
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30-39%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kirkland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
77%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Kirkland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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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 Kirkland Elementary School's ranking?
Kirkland Elementary School is ranked #907 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kirkland Elementary School often compared to?
Kirkland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skull Valley Elementary School, Yarnell Elementary School, Bagdad Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kirkland Elementary School?
85 students attend Kirkland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kirkland Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirkland Elementary School?
Kirkland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kirkland Elementary School offer ?
Kirkland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kirkland Elementary School part of?
Kirkland Elementary School is part of Kirkland Elementary District (4480) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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