Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, William T Machan 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William T Machan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William T Machan Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
William T Machan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William T Machan Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1889 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William T Machan Elementary School's ranking?
William T Machan Elementary School is ranked #1889 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are William T Machan Elementary School often compared to?
William T Machan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capitol Elementary School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend William T Machan Elementary School?
510 students attend William T Machan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of William T Machan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William T Machan Elementary School?
William T Machan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does William T Machan Elementary School offer ?
William T Machan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William T Machan Elementary School part of?
William T Machan Elementary School is part of Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District.
In what neighborhood is William T Machan Elementary School located?
William T Machan Elementary School is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.
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