Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Papago School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PAPAGO SCHOOL serves the southeast part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Papago School's student population of 757 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Papago School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Papago School is 0.27, which is less 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
#1638 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
5%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Papago School's ranking?
Papago School is ranked #1638 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Papago School often compared to?
Papago Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway School, Monte Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Papago School?
757 students attend Papago School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Papago School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Papago School?
Papago School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Papago School offer ?
Papago School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Papago School part of?
Papago School is part of Creighton Elementary District (4263).
In what neighborhood is Papago School located?
Papago School is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
went to this school 5 years best years of my life. i left and now i see this school went down hill.
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