Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Frye 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 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frye Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frye 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 Frye Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1303 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
73%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frye Elementary School's ranking?
Frye Elementary School is ranked #1303 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Frye Elementary School?
540 students attend Frye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Frye Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frye Elementary School?
Frye Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frye Elementary School offer ?
Frye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Frye Elementary School part of?
Frye Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
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Date
First Day of School for Students
July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
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