Serving 886 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Parkridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Parkridge Elementary School's student population of 886 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Parkridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkridge Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#414 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
62%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Parkridge Elementary School is ranked #414 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Parkridge Elementary School often compared to?
Parkridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Parkridge Elementary School?
886 students attend Parkridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Parkridge Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkridge Elementary School?
Parkridge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkridge Elementary School offer ?
Parkridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Parkridge Elementary School part of?
Parkridge Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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View the Parkridge Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break - Thanksgiving
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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