Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Palm Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Palm Valley Elementary School's student population of 653 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Palm Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Valley Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#587 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
47%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
31%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Palm Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Valley Elementary School is ranked #587 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 35% 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?
653 students attend Palm Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Palm Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 18:1, 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) School District.
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