San Marcos Elementary School

451 W Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, San Marcos Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

San Marcos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

San Marcos Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
The power to learn, achieve, care, succeed!

School Rankings

San Marcos Elementary 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 San Marcos Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1563 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
34%
25-29%
40%
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
81%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Marcos Elementary School's ranking?
San Marcos Elementary School is ranked #1563 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend San Marcos Elementary School?
371 students attend San Marcos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of San Marcos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Marcos Elementary School?
San Marcos Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does San Marcos Elementary School offer ?
San Marcos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is San Marcos Elementary School part of?
San Marcos Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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