Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arrowhead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
73%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Arrowhead Elementary School?
314 students attend Arrowhead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Arrowhead Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arrowhead Elementary School?
Arrowhead Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arrowhead Elementary School offer ?
Arrowhead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Arrowhead Elementary School part of?
Arrowhead Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
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