Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Luke 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 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Luke Elementary School serves the southeast part of Glendale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 22.5 square miles, with most students living within a 10-12 minute drive and an average distance of 3.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 7.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Luke Elementary School's student population of 702 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
702 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Luke Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luke Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
44%
49%
Black
11%
6%
White
28%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luke Elementary School's ranking?
Luke Elementary School is ranked #653 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Luke Elementary School often compared to?
Luke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Luke Elementary School?
702 students attend Luke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Luke Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Luke Elementary School?
Luke Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Luke Elementary School offer ?
Luke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Luke Elementary School part of?
Luke Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
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