Serving 903 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Parkridge 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 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Parkridge Elementary School's student population of 903 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkridge Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkridge Elementary School's ranking?
Parkridge Elementary School is ranked #307 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Parkridge Elementary School often compared to?
Parkridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Parkridge Elementary School?
903 students attend Parkridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Parkridge Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkridge Elementary School?
Parkridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkridge Elementary School offer ?
Parkridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Parkridge Elementary School part of?
Parkridge Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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