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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUCKEYE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4269)·NCES 040138003730

John S McCain III Elementary School

3170 S 247th Ave, BUCKEYE, AZ 85326 · (623) 925-3400 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL777 STUDENTS
Enrollment
777
Elementary
DISTRICT 778 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.8:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
78
Grade 1
76
Grade 2
97
Grade 3
100
Grade 4
90
Grade 5
83
Grade 6
93
Grade 7
85
Grade 8
74
Ungraded
1
Student demographics
White
18924%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
51566%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 48%
Black
243%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 6%
Asian
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
294%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
122%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
30%
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
41253%
Female
36547%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
27.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -6.0pp since 2022
Math
28.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -2.0pp since 2022
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About John S McCain III Elementary School

John S McCain III Elementary School operates as a big elementary school in BUCKEYE, Arizona, one of the schools within Buckeye Elementary District (4269). Current enrollment sits at 777 students spanning grades pre-K through 8. That puts it 72% bigger than the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 451 students.

Within Buckeye Elementary District (4269), which oversees 8 schools and 6,221 students, John S McCain III Elementary School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, John S McCain III Elementary School reports that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 66% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 24% White, 4% multiracial, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 31% Hispanic, putting the school's mix considerably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, John S McCain III Elementary School has 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 21.6:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Maricopa County) shows that median household earnings sit near $89,300, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), John S McCain III Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Imagine Schools at Buckeye, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

On this page, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. 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
John S McCain III Elementary School
District
Buckeye Elementary District (4269)
Address
3170 S 247th Ave, BUCKEYE, AZ 85326
Phone
(623) 925-3400
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
777
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
040138003730
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About John S McCain III Elementary School
How large is John S McCain III Elementary School?
John S McCain III Elementary School enrolls approximately 777 students in grades PK-08.
Is John S McCain III Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
John S McCain III Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does John S McCain III Elementary School have?
John S McCain III Elementary School employs 36 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.
What is the student diversity at John S McCain III Elementary School?
Student demographics at John S McCain III Elementary School are roughly 24% White, 66% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is John S McCain III Elementary School public or private?
John S McCain III Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Buckeye Elementary District (4269).
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