Serving 231 students in grades 4-5, Four Peaks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)53%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Four Peaks Elementary School?
231 students attend Four Peaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Four Peaks Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Four Peaks Elementary School?
Four Peaks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Four Peaks Elementary School offer ?
Four Peaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Four Peaks Elementary School part of?
Four Peaks Elementary School is part of Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District.
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