Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Santa Rosa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Rosa Elementary School serves the northeast part of Maricopa, AZ, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Rosa Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Santa Rosa Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Rosa Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#639 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
49%
Black
17%
6%
White
23%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Rosa Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Rosa Elementary School is ranked #639 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Santa Rosa Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Rosa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Butte Elementary School, Butterfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Santa Rosa Elementary School?
527 students attend Santa Rosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Santa Rosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Rosa Elementary School?
Santa Rosa Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Rosa Elementary School offer ?
Santa Rosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Rosa Elementary School part of?
Santa Rosa Elementary School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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