Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fireside Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Fireside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Fireside Elementary School's student population of 730 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Fireside Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fireside Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#15 out of 1956 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
9%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Fireside Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Fireside Elementary School often compared to?
Fireside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Trails Elementary School, Wildfire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fireside Elementary School?
730 students attend Fireside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fireside Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fireside Elementary School?
Fireside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fireside Elementary School offer ?
Fireside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fireside Elementary School part of?
Fireside Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Fireside Elementary School located?
Fireside Elementary School is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 7 other public schools located in Desert View Village.
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