Paseo Verde Elementary School serves 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Paseo Verde Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paseo Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Paseo Verde Elementary School's student population of 757 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
757 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Paseo Verde Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paseo Verde Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#314 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
33%
47%

Black
4%
6%

White
54%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paseo Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Paseo Verde Elementary School is ranked #314 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% 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 Paseo Verde Elementary School?
757 students attend Paseo Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Paseo Verde Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Paseo Verde Elementary School?
Paseo Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paseo Verde Elementary School offer ?
Paseo Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paseo Verde Elementary School part of?
Paseo Verde Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - All Schools and Offices Closed
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of Spring Semester
January 08, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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