Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District

272 E Sagebrush St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-4934
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,734 students in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
10,734 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
558 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#197 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
30%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.66
# American Indian Students
89 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
282 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,071 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
48%
# Black Students
781 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
3,821 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
36%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
632 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
418
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
956
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,081
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,085
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,090
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,156
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,211
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,185
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,226
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,314
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
12
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,468 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,910 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$96 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,468
$11,421
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$8,910
$11,323
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verrado Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20873 W Sunrise Ln
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 911 students
Rank: #22.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20895 W Hamilton St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 999 students
Rank: #33.
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15430 W. Turney
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #66.
Belen Soto Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18601 W Campbell Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #77.
Western Sky Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4095 N. 144th Ave.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 936 students
Rank: #88.
Scott L Libby Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18701 W Thomas Rd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 558 students
Rank: #99.
Verrado Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20880 W Main St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Grades: 5-8
| 719 students
Rank: #1010.
Corte Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 N Santa Fe Trl
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 551 students
Rank: #1111.
Palm Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1212.
Dreaming Summit Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13335 W Missouri Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 671 students
Rank: #1313.
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 579 students
Rank: #1414.
Wigwam Creek Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4510 N 127th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Grades: 5-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1515.
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1616.
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12448 West Bethany Home Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Preschool
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Valley Preschool
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2150 N. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District manages 19 public schools serving 10,734 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District is ranked #189 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?
47% of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,910 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 10,734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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