Top Rankings
Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,968 students in Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51爆料s in Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
16 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
9,968 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
488 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.66
# American Indian Students
158 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
292 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,282 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
48%
# Black Students
987 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
971 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
10%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
249 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
228
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
861
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
943
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,033
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
976
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,111
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,160
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,146
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,230
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,267
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
13
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,729 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,993 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,729
$11,388
Spending / Student
$10,993
$11,291
Best Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William C Jack School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8520 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4010
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4010
Grades: K-8
| 904 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Discovery School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7910 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sunset Vista
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7775 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Grades: PK-8
| 709 students
Rank: #66.
Coyote Ridge
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7677 W. Bethany
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Bicentennial North School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7237 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Garden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7020 W Ocotillo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6905 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4011
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4011
Grades: K-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1010.
Bicentennial South School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Grades: PK-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1111.
Don Mensendick School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5535 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Grades: K-8
| 553 students
Rank: #1212.
Desert Spirit
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7355 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1313.
Glendale Landmark School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5730 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Grades: PK-8
| 692 students
Rank: #1414.
Glendale American School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8530 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4008
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 237-4008
Grades: PK-8
| 640 students
Rank: #1515.
Glenn F Burton School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
Rank: #1616.
Harold W Smith School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6534 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Grades: K-8
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District?
Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,968 students.
What is the rank of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District?
Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District is ranked #503 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District?
73% of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District?
Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,993 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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