Serving 872 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Parkridge 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 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parkridge Elementary School's student population of 872 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
872 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkridge 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 Parkridge Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#414 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
24%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkridge Elementary School's ranking?
Parkridge Elementary School is ranked #414 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Parkridge Elementary School often compared to?
Parkridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Parkridge Elementary School?
872 students attend Parkridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Parkridge Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkridge Elementary School?
Parkridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkridge Elementary School offer ?
Parkridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Parkridge Elementary School part of?
Parkridge Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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