Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mabel Padgett Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mabel Padgett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mabel Padgett Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mabel Padgett Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mabel Padgett Elementary School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
46%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel Padgett Elementary School's ranking?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School is ranked #351 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mabel Padgett Elementary School often compared to?
Mabel Padgett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Litchfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mabel Padgett Elementary School?
580 students attend Mabel Padgett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mabel Padgett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabel Padgett Elementary School?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mabel Padgett Elementary School offer ?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mabel Padgett Elementary School part of?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.
In what neighborhood is Mabel Padgett Elementary School located?
Mabel Padgett Elementary School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Litchfield Park, AZ.
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