Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Palm Valley 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 is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palm Valley Elementary serves the southeast part of Litchfield Park, AZ, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Valley Elementary School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our school family LEARNS with passion, GROWS in academic excellence, and EMBRACES inclusion to create world changers.
School Rankings
Palm Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Valley Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#522 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Valley Elementary School is ranked #522 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Palm Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Palm Valley 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Palm Valley Elementary School?
643 students attend Palm Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Palm Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Valley Elementary School?
Palm Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Valley Elementary School offer ?
Palm Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Valley Elementary School part of?
Palm Valley Elementary School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281).
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