Serving 1,014 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Verrado Heritage 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 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,014 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verrado Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Verrado Heritage Elementary School's student population of 1,014 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,014 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verrado Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verrado Heritage Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
43%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verrado Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Verrado Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Verrado Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verrado Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Verrado Heritage Elementary School?
1,014 students attend Verrado Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Verrado Heritage Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verrado Heritage Elementary School?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Verrado Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verrado Heritage Elementary School part of?
Verrado Heritage Elementary School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281).
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