Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, William T Machan 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 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William T Machan Elementary School serves the southwest part of Phoenix, AZ, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most homes located within 0.5 miles of its edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
William T Machan Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
William T Machan 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 William T Machan Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1889 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
92%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William T Machan Elementary School's ranking?
William T Machan Elementary School is ranked #1889 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are William T Machan Elementary School often compared to?
William T Machan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capitol Elementary School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend William T Machan Elementary School?
540 students attend William T Machan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of William T Machan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William T Machan Elementary School?
William T Machan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does William T Machan Elementary School offer ?
William T Machan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William T Machan Elementary School part of?
William T Machan Elementary School is part of Creighton Elementary District (4263).
In what neighborhood is William T Machan Elementary School located?
William T Machan Elementary School is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.
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