Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peoria Elementary School ranks in the top 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 28% (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 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peoria Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peoria 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 Peoria Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#947 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
66%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peoria Elementary School's ranking?
Peoria Elementary School is ranked #947 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Peoria Elementary School often compared to?
Peoria Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% 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 Peoria Elementary School?
554 students attend Peoria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Peoria Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoria Elementary School?
Peoria Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peoria Elementary School offer ?
Peoria Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Peoria Elementary School part of?
Peoria Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Peoria Elementary School located?
Peoria Elementary School is located in the Varney neighborhood of Peoria, AZ.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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