Wenden Elementary School

71001 Santa Fe Ave
Wenden, AZ 85357
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wenden 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wenden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Wenden Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
79 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Wenden 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 Wenden Elementary School is 0.31, 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)
#1262 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wenden 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.
20-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wenden 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.
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
81%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wenden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
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White
18%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Wenden 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
100%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wenden 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 (19-20)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wenden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wenden Elementary School's ranking?
Wenden Elementary School is ranked #1262 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Wenden Elementary School?
79 students attend Wenden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wenden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wenden Elementary School?
Wenden Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wenden Elementary School offer ?
Wenden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wenden Elementary School part of?
Wenden Elementary School is part of Wenden Elementary District (4512) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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