Top Rankings
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) 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 15 public schools serving 5,034 students in Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51爆料s in Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
15 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
5,034 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) 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
#433 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.66
# American Indian Students
106 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
75 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,874 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
48%
# Black Students
509 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
342 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
7%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
296
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
501
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
524
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
515
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
516
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
543
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
512
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
559
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
527
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
538
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:
3
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,609 is higher than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,950 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,609
$11,388
Spending / Student
$16,950
$11,291
Best Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3914
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Magnet Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 257-6281
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Silvestre S Herrera School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 S 11th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3885
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3885
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Kenilworth Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 N 5th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3889
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: #66.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas A Edison School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 N 18th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3848
Grades: PK-8
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Phoenix #1 Iacademy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1817 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3755
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: #99.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3925
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Maie Bartlett Heard School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3880
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
Rank: #1111.
Mary Mcleod Bethune School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
Rank: #1212.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3844
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #1313.
Garfield School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3863
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1414.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1121 S 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 257-3902
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
910 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3901
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3901
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District?
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,034 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District?
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District is ranked #426 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 Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District?
77% of Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District?
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,950 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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