Wildfire Elementary School

3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wildfire Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10% in AZ
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wildfire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Wildfire Elementary School's student population of 485 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
485 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Wildfire Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wildfire Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#166 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
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59%
32%
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64%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wildfire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
81%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wildfire Elementary School's ranking?
Wildfire Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Wildfire Elementary School often compared to?
Wildfire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fireside Elementary School, Desert Trails 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 32% AZ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Wildfire Elementary School?
485 students attend Wildfire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wildfire Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildfire Elementary School?
Wildfire Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wildfire Elementary School offer ?
Wildfire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wildfire Elementary School part of?
Wildfire Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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