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What's the vibe like in the hallways at Spectrum Elementary right now?
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Enrollment
578
Elementary
DISTRICT 595 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GILBERT UNIFIED DISTRICT (4239)·NCES 040340003146
Spectrum Elementary
2846 S SPECTRUM WAY, GILBERT, AZ 85295 · (480) 917-0117 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL578 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · 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 | 29 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 77 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 72 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 77 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 75 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 94 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 78 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (76) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (78).
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · 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 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
64.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +0.0pp since 2017
Math
56.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -9.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 64 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 56 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 45 and 38. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2017, while math scores are down about 9 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 64.0% | 56.0% |
| 2023-24 | 59.0% | 47.0% |
| 2022-23 | 60.0% | 61.0% |
| 2021-22 | 65.0% | 67.0% |
| 2020-21 | 57.0% | 62.0% |
| 2018-19 | 63.0% | 61.0% |
| 2017-18 | 64.0% | 65.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Spectrum Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 56.0% | #177 of 1,072 ▲ 93 | #142 of 646 ▲ 61 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 64.0% | #125 of 1,072 ▲ 67 | #105 of 646 ▲ 48 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.0pp | #186 of 930 | #111 of 577 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 578 | #355 of 1,223 | #274 of 692 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #123 of 991 | #62 of 615 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.0% | #26 of 1,007 | #25 of 627 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.2% | #680 of 721 | #437 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
578
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
-12% since 2010-11, when it was 658
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 16.4:1
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 | 578 | 44.3 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 564 | 41 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 584 | 41.5 | 14.1:1 | 26% (151) |
| 2020-21 | 575 | 35 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 591 | 37 | 16.0:1 | 22% (129) |
| 2015-16 | 649 | 37 | 17.5:1 | 0% (3) |
| 2010-11 | 658 | 43 | 15.3:1 | 25% (162) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Spectrum Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (591 to 578); teachers up 20% (37 to 44.3).
About Spectrum Elementary
Spectrum Elementary is an elementary school in GILBERT, Arizona, according to federal school records. Students in pre-K through 6 attend the school, which enrolls 578 students. The average among elementary schools in Arizona is roughly 451 students; this school is 28% larger than that.
Gilbert Unified District (4239) counts 38 schools and 31,560 students, including Spectrum Elementary.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Spectrum Elementary is White (39%). Other groups include 34% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 8% Black, and 7% Asian. The county population is about 59% White. Spectrum Elementary has a diversity index of 71%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at the school number 44.3 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.0:1. Among elementary schools in Arizona, the typical ratio is 17.0:1.
In Maricopa County (population about 4,559,748), median household income is about $89,300, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Spectrum Elementary is one of 1,352 public schools in Maricopa County, which together enroll about 725,139 students.
Of nearby public schools, Ashland Elementary is the closest, at about 1.0 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is City: Large: the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 575 to 578. The number of students per teacher fell from 16.4 to 13.0 over 4 years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Spectrum Elementary covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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 Gilbert Unified District (4239)
- Highland High SchoolHigh · 2,992 students
- Gilbert High SchoolHigh · 2,418 students
- Desert Ridge HighHigh · 2,103 students
- Campo Verde High SchoolHigh · 1,863 students
- Mesquite High SchoolHigh · 1,303 students
- Greenfield Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,160 students
Other schools in GILBERT
- Highland High SchoolHigh · 2,992 students
- Gilbert High SchoolHigh · 2,418 students
- Perry High SchoolHigh · 2,373 students
- American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12Combined · 2,357 students
- Williams Field High SchoolHigh · 2,150 students
- Higley High SchoolHigh · 2,005 students
Nearby schools
- Ashland Elementary1.0 mi · 741
- Quartz Hill Elementary1.1 mi · 469
- South Valley Jr. High1.2 mi · 875
- EVIT - Campo Verde High School1.4 mi · 1
- Campo Verde High School1.5 mi · 1,863
- American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-61.5 mi · 556
Frequently asked questions
About Spectrum ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Spectrum Elementary?
Spectrum Elementary enrolls approximately 578 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Spectrum Elementary serve?
Spectrum Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Spectrum Elementary?
Approximately 13.0:1 students per teacher at Spectrum Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Spectrum Elementary?
At Spectrum Elementary, the student body is approximately 39% White, 34% Hispanic, 8% Black, 7% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Spectrum Elementary in?
Spectrum Elementary is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.