Top Rankings
Littleton Elementary District (4278) 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 9 public schools serving 5,940 students in Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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
9 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
5,940 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
77%
48%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
6%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,642 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,593 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,642
$11,421
Spending / Student
$8,593
$11,323
Best Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Grades: K-8
| 896 students
Rank: #22.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Rank: #33.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Grades: PK-8
| 814 students
Rank: #44.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Grades: K-8
| 887 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lesd Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S 107th Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 798 students
Rank: #77.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S 103rd Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6400
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6400
Grades: K-8
| 808 students
Rank: n/an/a
12050 W. Broadway Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,940 students.
What is the rank of Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District is ranked #421 out of 607 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
77% of Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Littleton Elementary District (4278) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,593 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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