Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Queen Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queen Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Queen Creek Elementary School's student population of 763 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queen Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queen Creek Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
62%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Queen Creek Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Queen Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Queen Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Queen Creek Elementary School?
763 students attend Queen Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Queen Creek Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queen Creek Elementary School?
Queen Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Queen Creek Elementary School offer ?
Queen Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Queen Creek Elementary School part of?
Queen Creek Elementary School is part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District.
In what neighborhood is Queen Creek Elementary School located?
Queen Creek Elementary School is located in the Queen Creek Pecans neighborhood of Queen Creek, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Queen Creek Pecans.
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