Serving 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wenden 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wenden Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Wenden, AZ, encompassing approximately 1,145.4 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 27.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 36.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wenden Elementary School's student population of 68 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wenden 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 Wenden Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1466 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-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 Wenden Elementary School's ranking?
Wenden Elementary School is ranked #1466 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Wenden Elementary School?
68 students attend Wenden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wenden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wenden Elementary School?
Wenden Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wenden Elementary School offer ?
Wenden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wenden Elementary School part of?
Wenden Elementary School is part of Wenden Elementary District (4512).
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