Rainbow Valley Elementary School

19716 W Narramore Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rainbow Valley Elementary School 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 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rainbow Valley Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
605 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Rainbow Valley Elementary School 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 Rainbow Valley Elementary School is 0.34, 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)
#1667 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rainbow Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rainbow Valley 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.
22%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rainbow Valley 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.
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rainbow Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rainbow Valley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rainbow Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rainbow Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rainbow Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
19%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rainbow Valley 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
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rainbow Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Rainbow Valley 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
53%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rainbow Valley 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
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rainbow Valley 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 Rainbow Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School is ranked #1667 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rainbow Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Rainbow Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Estrella Mountain Elementary School, Westar Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rainbow Valley Elementary School?
605 students attend Rainbow Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rainbow Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainbow Valley Elementary School?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rainbow Valley Elementary School offer ?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rainbow Valley Elementary School part of?
Rainbow Valley Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary District (4266) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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