Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barbara B. Robey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
52%
48%
Black
14%
6%
White
22%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara B. Robey Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?
561 students attend Barbara B. Robey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Barbara B. Robey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara B. Robey Elementary School?
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbara B. Robey Elementary School offer ?
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barbara B. Robey Elementary School part of?
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District.
In what neighborhood is Barbara B. Robey Elementary School located?
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School is located in the Wigwam Creek North neighborhood of Litchfield Park, AZ.
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