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Enrollment
504
Elementary
DISTRICT 556 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT (4260)·NCES 040906000917
Arroyo Elementary School
4535 W CHOLLA ST, GLENDALE, AZ 85304 · (602) 896-5100 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL504 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 31 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 47 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 68 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 66 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 40 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 65 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 47 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 76 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 64 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (31) is 52% smaller than its 8th grade class (64).
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2024-25 . % PassingMath
26.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -12.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 26 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Arizona average is about 38 of 100. Math scores are down about 12 points since 2017.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | N/A | 26.0% |
| 2023-24 | 28.0% | 21.0% |
| 2022-23 | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| 2021-22 | 34.0% | 21.0% |
| 2020-21 | 28.0% | 16.0% |
| 2018-19 | 34.0% | 36.0% |
| 2017-18 | 44.0% | 38.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Arroyo Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.0% | #620 of 1,072 ▲ 114 | #392 of 646 ▲ 63 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 28.0% | #712 of 1,072 ▲ 51 | #441 of 646 ▲ 33 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.5pp | #319 of 930 | #193 of 577 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 504 | #489 of 1,223 | #371 of 692 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #348 of 991 | #201 of 615 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.4% | #402 of 1,007 | #277 of 627 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.6% | #489 of 721 | #312 of 456 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
504
-1 (0%) vs 2020
-11% since 1990-91, when it was 568
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 14.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 504 | 32.5 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 543 | 34.5 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 517 | 36 | 14.4:1 | 81% (418) |
| 2020-21 | 505 | 35 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 570 | 39.2 | 14.5:1 | 76% (432) |
| 2015-16 | 583 | 38 | 15.3:1 | 100% (583) |
| 2010-11 | 392 | 29 | 13.5:1 | 65% (256) |
| 2000-01 | 526 | 31 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 568 | 27 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Arroyo Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (570 to 504); teachers down 17% (39.2 to 32.5).
About Arroyo Elementary School
At 4535 W CHOLLA ST in GLENDALE, Arizona, Arroyo Elementary School operates as a medium-sized elementary school. A federal count lists 504 students at the school, in kindergarten through 8.
Arroyo Elementary School is among 33 schools run by Washington Elementary School District (4260), which serves 18,816 students.
Hispanic students make up a majority at Arroyo Elementary School, at 59%. Next come 26% White, 5% multiracial, 4% Black, and 4% Asian. That compares with about 31% Hispanic among all Maricopa County residents. Arroyo Elementary School's diversity index is 57%, against a US figure of 70%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 15.5:1, with 32.5 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. That is 1.4 students per teacher below the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arizona.
According to the American Community Survey, in Maricopa County, the median household income is $89,300, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Arroyo Elementary School is one of 1,352 public schools in the county.
Heritage Academy Pointe is the closest public school, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The federal government classifies Arroyo Elementary School's location as City: Large.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 505 to 504. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 14.4:1; by 2024-25 it was 15.5:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Arroyo Elementary School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Washington Elementary School District (4260)
- Lookout Mountain SchoolElementary · 979 students
- Mountain View Elementary SchoolElementary · 903 students
- Acacia Elementary SchoolElementary · 806 students
- Orangewood SchoolElementary · 797 students
- Palo Verde Middle SchoolMiddle · 797 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 720 students
Other schools in GLENDALE
- Mountain Ridge High SchoolHigh · 2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'Connor High SchoolHigh · 2,658 students
- Copper Canyon High SchoolHigh · 2,182 students
- Apollo High SchoolHigh · 2,152 students
- Independence High SchoolHigh · 1,907 students
- Ironwood High SchoolHigh · 1,804 students
Other Arroyo Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 2 states are named Arroyo Elementary. Arroyo Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 5.
- Arroyo ElementarySanta Ana, CA · 585 students
- Arroyo ElementaryOntario, CA · 493 students
- Arroyo ElementaryPomona, CA · 479 students
- Arroyo ElementarySimi Valley, CA · 264 students
Nearby schools
- Heritage Academy Pointe0.7 mi · 110
- Tumbleweed Elementary School0.8 mi · 441
- Abraham Lincoln Traditional School0.9 mi · 593
- Sunset School0.9 mi · 497
- Sweetwater School1.1 mi · 483
- Desert Palms Elementary School1.1 mi · 373
Frequently asked questions
About Arroyo Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Arroyo Elementary School?
Arroyo Elementary School enrolls approximately 504 students in grades KG-08.
Is Arroyo Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Arroyo Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at Arroyo Elementary School?
Approximately 15.5:1 students per teacher at Arroyo Elementary School.
How diverse is Arroyo Elementary School?
Arroyo Elementary School reports a student body of 26% White, 59% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Arroyo Elementary School?
Arroyo Elementary School is overseen by Washington Elementary School District (4260) in Maricopa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.