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 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,828 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
10,828 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
535 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#197 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
# American Indian Students
96 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
294 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,004 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
47%
# Black Students
733 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
4,031 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
37%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
46 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
624 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
403
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
1,015
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,030
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,058
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,116
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,180
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,183
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,208
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,313
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,319
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:
3
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,832 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,386
$11,257
Spending / Student
$8,832
$11,161
Best Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verrado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20873 W Sunrise Ln
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1600
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20895 W Hamilton St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #33.
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15430 W. Turney
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3200
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 707 students
Rank: #55.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
Belen Soto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18601 W Campbell Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 997 students
Rank: #77.
Western Sky Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4095 N. 144th Ave.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 954 students
Rank: #88.
Scott L Libby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18701 W Thomas Rd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6200
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 518 students
Rank: #99.
Verrado Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20880 W Main St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Grades: 5-8
| 675 students
Rank: #1010.
Corte Sierra Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 N Santa Fe Trl
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1000
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #1111.
Palm Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1212.
Dreaming Summit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13335 W Missouri Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1200
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 702 students
Rank: #1313.
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6500
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
Rank: #1414.
Wigwam Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4510 N 127th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Grades: 5-8
| 785 students
Rank: #1515.
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1616.
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12448 West Bethany Home Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Preschool
Magnet School
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Valley Preschool
Magnet School
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rancho Santa Fe Preschool
Magnet School
2150 N. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
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 10,828 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District is ranked #191 out of 616 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?
46% of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District students are Hispanic, 37% 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 20:1, 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 $8,832 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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