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If you could change one rule at Silvestre S Herrera School, what would it be?
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Enrollment
449
Elementary
DISTRICT 330 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHOENIX ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4256)·NCES 040630000531
Silvestre S Herrera School
1350 S 11TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85034 · (602) 257-3885 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL449 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 42% of Arizona public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arizona public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 31 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 41 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 47 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 53 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 55 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 51 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 36 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (37) is about the same size as its 8th grade class (36).
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · 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
17.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -9.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 17 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 9 points since 2017.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | N/A | 17.0% |
| 2023-24 | 27.0% | 19.0% |
| 2022-23 | 25.0% | 15.0% |
| 2021-22 | 25.0% | 17.0% |
| 2020-21 | 22.0% | 8.0% |
| 2018-19 | 32.0% | 21.0% |
| 2017-18 | 26.0% | 26.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Silvestre S Herrera School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 17.0% | #829 of 1,072 ▼ 51 | #515 of 646 ▼ 36 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 27.0% | #738 of 1,072 ▲ 39 | #459 of 646 ▲ 24 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +8.0pp | #120 of 930 | #70 of 577 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 449 | #603 of 1,223 | #449 of 692 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #358 of 991 | #208 of 615 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.8% | #860 of 1,007 | #569 of 627 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.5% | #271 of 721 | #172 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
449
-15 (-3%) vs 2020
-42% since 1990-91, when it was 777
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 14.5:1
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 | 449 | 28.9 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 475 | 32.8 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 517 | 33.2 | 15.6:1 | 81% (418) |
| 2020-21 | 464 | 32 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 572 | 33 | 17.3:1 | 80% (457) |
| 2015-16 | 642 | 34 | 18.9:1 | 89% (572) |
| 2010-11 | 659 | 40 | 16.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 564 | 34 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 777 | 36 | 21.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Silvestre S Herrera School.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (572 to 449); teachers down 12% (33 to 28.9).
About Silvestre S Herrera School
Silvestre S Herrera School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school's enrollment of 449 students covers pre-K through 8.
Silvestre S Herrera School reports to Phoenix Elementary District (4256), which has 12 schools and 3,963 students.
Federal enrollment data show Silvestre S Herrera School is 87% Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 8% Black, 2% White, and 2% Native American. The school's Hispanic share is 56 points above the 31% share among Maricopa County residents. The school's diversity index is 24%, meaning two students picked at random have a 24% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
At Silvestre S Herrera School, 28.9 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 15.6:1. That is lower than the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arizona.
allk12 grades Silvestre S Herrera School a C+. The grade compares the school only with Arizona public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
According to the American Community Survey, in Maricopa County, the median household income is $89,300, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. There are 1,352 public schools in Maricopa County, enrolling about 725,139 students in all.
The closest other public school is KELLY, about 0.6 miles away. Silvestre S Herrera School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
NCES assigns Silvestre S Herrera School the locale City: Large, meaning inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 15 fewer students in 2024-25. The school's ratio rose from 14.5:1 to 15.6:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Silvestre S Herrera School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
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
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- KELLY0.6 mi · 21
- Children First Leadership Academy0.6 mi · 114
- Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elem0.8 mi · 245
- ASU Preparatory Academy- Pilgrim Rest K-80.9 mi · 135
- Faith North Early Childhood Learning Center1.0 mi · 103
- Lowell Elementary School1.0 mi · 282
Frequently asked questions
About Silvestre S Herrera SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Silvestre S Herrera School?
Silvestre S Herrera School enrolls approximately 449 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Silvestre S Herrera School serve?
Silvestre S Herrera School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Silvestre S Herrera School?
Approximately 15.6:1 students per teacher at Silvestre S Herrera School.
How diverse is Silvestre S Herrera School?
Silvestre S Herrera School reports a student body of 2% White, 87% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Silvestre S Herrera School public or private?
Silvestre S Herrera School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Phoenix Elementary District (4256).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.