Serving 937 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Country Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Country Place Elementary School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Country Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Country Place Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
79%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Country Place Elementary School's ranking?
Country Place Elementary School is ranked #1139 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Country Place Elementary School often compared to?
Country Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tres Rios Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Country Place Elementary School?
937 students attend Country Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Country Place Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Country Place Elementary School?
Country Place Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Country Place Elementary School offer ?
Country Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Country Place Elementary School part of?
Country Place Elementary School is part of Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District.
In what neighborhood is Country Place Elementary School located?
Country Place Elementary School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Avondale, AZ.
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