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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LIBERTY ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4266)·NCES 040432002383

Westar Elementary School

17777 W WESTAR DR, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 · (623) 237-2840 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL815 STUDENTS
Enrollment
815
Elementary
DISTRICT 650 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.8:1 · 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
Kindergarten
65
Grade 1
61
Grade 2
74
Grade 3
83
Grade 4
96
Grade 5
98
Grade 6
100
Grade 7
117
Grade 8
121
Student demographics
White
54%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
32%
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 48%
Black
6%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
7%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
60.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +6.0pp since 2017
Math
44.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -15.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
815
+159 (+24%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
was 20.8:1
% White
54%
was 64%
% Hispanic
32%
was 28%
% Black
6%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Westar Elementary School

Westar Elementary School is one of the sprawling elementary-level communitys in GOODYEAR, Arizona, one of the schools within Liberty Elementary District (4266), with 815 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 451 students per school, that is 81% bigger than typical.

Westar Elementary School is one of 7 schools operated by Liberty Elementary District (4266), a district that instructs 4,547 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Westar Elementary School reports that 54% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder comes out to 32% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 6% Black.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Westar Elementary School has 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.6:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 17.0:1 average.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Maricopa County) shows that median household earnings sit near $89,300, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Westar Elementary School is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

Nearest neighbor: Estrella Foothills High School, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 24%: 656 students in 2018 compared to 815 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 64% to 54% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 20.8:1 in 2018 to 19.6:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Westar Elementary School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

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
Westar Elementary School
District
Liberty Elementary District (4266)
Address
17777 W WESTAR DR, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338
Phone
(623) 237-2840
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
815
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
040432002383
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Liberty Elementary District (4266)
Other schools in GOODYEAR
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Westar Elementary School
How large is Westar Elementary School?
Westar Elementary School enrolls approximately 815 students in grades PK-08.
Is Westar Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Westar Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Westar Elementary School have?
Westar Elementary School employs 42 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.
How diverse is Westar Elementary School?
Westar Elementary School reports a student body of 54% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Westar Elementary School public or private?
Westar Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Liberty Elementary District (4266).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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