Alhambra Elementary District (4280) 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 16 public schools serving 9,854 students in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
# American Indian Students
111 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
453 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,700 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
48%
# Black Students
980 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
431 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
4%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
167 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
940
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,003
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,103
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,071
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,141
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,065
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,114
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,130
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,161
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,359 is higher than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,838 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,854 students.
What is the rank of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District is ranked #500 out of 613 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 Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
78% of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,838 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 16 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 9,854 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
