Top Rankings
Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,815 students in Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
3,815 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#537 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.66
# American Indian Students
31 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
22 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,134 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
47%
# Black Students
376 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
157 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
4%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
377
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
423
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
415
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
425
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
413
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
425
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
369
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
431
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
414
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,244 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,788 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,244
$11,257
Spending / Student
$9,788
$11,161
Best Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sun Canyon School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8150 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 S 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Fowler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6707 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Western Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
Sunridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6244 W Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Maria Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7250 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #77.
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
Rank: #88.
Western Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,815 students.
What is the rank of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District is ranked #534 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District?
82% of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,788 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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