Top Rankings
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) 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 5 public schools serving 2,833 students in Tolleson Elementary District (4264) 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 Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
5 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
2,833 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) 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
#442 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.66
# American Indian Students
38 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
29 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,320 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
48%
# Black Students
284 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
97 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
4%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
150
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
273
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
304
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
305
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
317
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
286
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
292
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
301
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
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:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,851 is higher 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 $11,557 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,851
$11,388
Spending / Student
$11,557
$11,291
Best Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #22.
Tolleson Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9261 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #44.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Grades: PK-8
| 709 students
Rank: #55.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District?
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,833 students.
What is the rank of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District?
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District is ranked #429 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 Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District?
82% of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District?
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,557 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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