Palo Verde Elementary School
Tel:
(623)327-3690
- Palo Verde Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Palo Verde Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Palo Verde Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palo Verde Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1267 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 33% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palo Verde Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palo Verde Elementary School is Success Academy Lewis (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bales Elementary School (5.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bales Elementary School (5.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buckeye Success Academy Lewis Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 24 students
4.7 miles
26700 S. Hwy 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623)386-6160 4.7 9-12 24 - Buckeye Bales Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 824 students
5.3 miles
25400 W. Maricopa Rd.
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623)847-8503 5.3 PK-8 824 - Buckeye Buckeye Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 1518 students
6.0 miles
902 Eason Avenue
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623)386-9700 6.0 9-12 1518 - Buckeye The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 594 students
6.5 miles
6500 S. Apache Rd.
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623)327-3111 6.5 K-8 594 - Arlington Arlington Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 259 students
8.0 miles
9410 S. 355th Ave
Arlington, AZ 85322
(623)386-2031 8.0 PK-8 259
School Reviews
| 5 Palo Verde is an excellent school, with caring teachers. They have high expectations for all of their students. - Posted by Parent - mtrex |
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