Serving 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Schnepf Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schnepf Elementary School's student population of 840 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schnepf 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 Schnepf 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
#533 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schnepf Elementary School's ranking?
Schnepf Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Schnepf Elementary School?
840 students attend Schnepf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Schnepf Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schnepf Elementary School?
Schnepf Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Schnepf Elementary School offer ?
Schnepf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Schnepf Elementary School part of?
Schnepf Elementary School is part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District.
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