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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·QUEEN CREEK UNIFIED DISTRICT (4245)·NCES 040681003583

Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School

22801 E Via Del Jardin, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 · (480) 474-6900 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,153 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,153
Elementary
DISTRICT 905 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
20.9:1
55 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.3:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
21
Kindergarten
141
Grade 1
142
Grade 2
169
Grade 3
170
Grade 4
173
Grade 5
163
Grade 6
174
Student demographics
White
79169%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
25922%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 48%
Black
192%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Asian
202%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
555%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 4%
Native American
40%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
50%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
57850%
Female
57550%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
59.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -11.0pp since 2018
Math
64.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -13.0pp since 2018
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School

Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is a high-enrollment primary school in Queen Creek, Arizona, run under Queen Creek Unified District (4245). The school educates 1,153 students in grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 451 students per school, that is 156% larger than typical.

Across the 15 schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) (15,065 students total), Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School lists that White students make up the majority at 69%; the rest consists of 22% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 59%.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 55 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 20.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, census data for Maricopa County shows median household income runs about $89,300, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

Nearest neighbor: American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
District
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
Address
22801 E Via Del Jardin, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Phone
(480) 474-6900
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
1,153
Teachers (FTE)
55
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
040681003583
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
How many students attend Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School enrolls approximately 1,153 students in grades PK-06.
Is Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School have?
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School employs 55 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?
Student demographics at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School are roughly 69% White, 22% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School?
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is overseen by Queen Creek Unified District (4245) in Maricopa County.
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