Top Rankings
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,734 students in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
10,734 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
558 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
47%
48%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
36%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,468 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,910 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,468
$11,421
Spending / Student
$8,910
$11,323
Best Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20895 W Hamilton St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 999 students
Rank: #22.
Verrado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20873 W Sunrise Ln
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1600
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 911 students
Rank: #33.
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15430 W. Turney
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3200
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Corte Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 N Santa Fe Trl
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1000
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 551 students
Rank: #66.
Belen Soto Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18601 W Campbell Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #77.
Western Sky Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4095 N. 144th Ave.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Grades: 5-8
| 936 students
Rank: #88.
Verrado Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20880 W Main St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Grades: 5-8
| 719 students
Rank: #99.
Dreaming Summit Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13335 W Missouri Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1200
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 671 students
Rank: #1010.
Palm Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 653 students
Rank: #1111.
Scott L Libby Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18701 W Thomas Rd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6200
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 558 students
Rank: #1212.
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6500
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 579 students
Rank: #1313.
Wigwam Creek Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4510 N 127th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Grades: 5-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1414.
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1515.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #1616.
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12448 West Bethany Home Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2150 N. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District manages 19 public schools serving 10,734 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District is ranked #167 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?
47% of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Litchfield Elementary District (4281) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,910 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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