Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Encanto 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Encanto School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Encanto 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 Encanto School is 0.56, 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
#1154 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
63%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encanto School's ranking?
Encanto School is ranked #1154 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Encanto School often compared to?
Encanto Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarendon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Encanto School?
665 students attend Encanto School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Encanto School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Encanto School?
Encanto School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Encanto School offer ?
Encanto School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Encanto School part of?
Encanto School is part of Osborn Elementary District (4262) School District.
In what neighborhood is Encanto School located?
Encanto School is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.
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