Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Valley 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Valley Elementary School serves the southeast part of Phoenix, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Valley Elementary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
All students will learn because of what WE do.
School Rankings
Western Valley 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 Western Valley Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#1490 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
85%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 Western Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Western Valley Elementary School is ranked #1490 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Western Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Western Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fowler Elementary School, Riverside Traditional School, Sunridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Western Valley Elementary School?
532 students attend Western Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Western Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Valley Elementary School?
Western Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Valley Elementary School offer ?
Western Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Valley Elementary School part of?
Western Valley Elementary School is part of Fowler Elementary District (4273).
In what neighborhood is Western Valley Elementary School located?
Western Valley Elementary School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
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