Serving 885 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garden Lakes 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 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 885 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garden Lakes Elementary School's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
885 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garden Lakes 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 Garden Lakes Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#882 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
62%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Garden Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Garden Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Garden Lakes Elementary School?
885 students attend Garden Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Garden Lakes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden Lakes Elementary School?
Garden Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garden Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Garden Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Garden Lakes Elementary School part of?
Garden Lakes Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District.
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