Serving 857 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Granada Elementary School-west Campus 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 99% 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-4
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Granada Elementary School-west Campus's student population of 857 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Granada Elementary School-west Campus 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 Granada Elementary School-west Campus is 0.32, 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
#1677 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
82%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granada Elementary School-west Campus's ranking?
Granada Elementary School-west Campus is ranked #1677 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Granada Elementary School-west Campus?
857 students attend Granada Elementary School-west Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Granada Elementary School-west Campus students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granada Elementary School-west Campus?
Granada Elementary School-west Campus has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Granada Elementary School-west Campus offer ?
Granada Elementary School-west Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Granada Elementary School-west Campus part of?
Granada Elementary School-west Campus is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District.
In what neighborhood is Granada Elementary School-west Campus located?
Granada Elementary School-west Campus is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 13, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 14, 2025 (Friday)
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