Santa Fe Elementary School
Rating
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(623) 486-6000
Santa Fe Elementary School serves 834 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Santa Fe Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Santa Fe Elementary School's student population of 834 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 834 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Rankings
Santa Fe Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Santa Fe Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1030 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 39% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 43% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 25% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peoria Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Santa Fe Elementary School is Desert Pointe Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Peoria Flex Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ira A Murphy (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Peoria Desert Pointe Academy Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 33 students
0.5 miles
7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 930-1734 0.5 9-12 33 - Peoria Peoria Flex Academy Alternative School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 79 students10
0.5 miles
7565 W. Peoria Avenue Ste. A
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6000 0.5 8-12 79 - Peoria Ira A Murphy Math: 38% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 478 students10
0.7 miles
7231 W North Lane
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4475 0.7 PK-8 478 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale Charter School
Math: 84% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 520 students10
0.8 miles
23276 N. 83rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 438-7045 0.8 K-5 520 - Peoria Peoria Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 576 students10
1.0 miles
11501 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4450 1 PK-8 576
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