Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District

1600 S 107th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323-2209
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Littleton Elementary District (4278) 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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,940 students in Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
5,940 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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)
#429 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Littleton Elementary District (4278)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Littleton Elementary District (4278)  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.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Littleton Elementary District (4278)  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.
14%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.66
# American Indian Students
69 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
79 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,584 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
48%
# Black Students
677 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
12%
6%
# White Students
330 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
6%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
155
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
533
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
586
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
593
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
623
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
632
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
682
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
695
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
715
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
726
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:
-
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,642 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,593 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Littleton Elementary District (4278)  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
$51 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Littleton Elementary District (4278)  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
$9,642
$11,421
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Littleton Elementary District (4278)  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
$8,593
$11,323
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Littleton Elementary District (4278)  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 Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Grades: K-8
| 896 students
Rank: #22.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Rank: #33.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Grades: PK-8
| 814 students
Rank: #44.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Grades: K-8
| 887 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lesd Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S 107th Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 798 students
Rank: #77.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 S 103rd Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6400
Grades: K-8
| 808 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakin Prep Academy
12050 W. Broadway Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Grades: K-8
| 206 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,940 students.
What is the rank of Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District is ranked #421 out of 607 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
77% of Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,593 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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