Serving 1,089 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vistancia 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 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vistancia Elementary School serves the northern part of Peoria, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 9 square miles. Families within this zone typically live 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vistancia 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
Vistancia Elementary School's student population of 1,089 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,089 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Vistancia 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 Vistancia Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#272 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vistancia Elementary School's ranking?
Vistancia Elementary School is ranked #272 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Vistancia Elementary School often compared to?
Vistancia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Pleasant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vistancia Elementary School?
1,089 students attend Vistancia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Vistancia Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vistancia Elementary School?
Vistancia Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vistancia Elementary School offer ?
Vistancia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vistancia Elementary School part of?
Vistancia Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Vistancia Elementary School located?
Vistancia Elementary School is located in the Vistancia neighborhood of Peoria, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Vistancia.
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