Peoria Elementary School

11501 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 517 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peoria Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#947 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Peoria Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peoria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peoria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Peoria Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Peoria Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Peoria Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
69%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Peoria Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Peoria Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Peoria Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Peoria Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Peoria Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peoria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peoria Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
517 students attend Peoria Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Peoria Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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.

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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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