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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY DISTRICT (4281)·NCES 040438002003

White Tanks Learning Center

18825 W. Thomas Rd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 · (623) 547-1585 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL19 STUDENTS
Enrollment
19
Elementary
DISTRICT 638 · STATE 451
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 2
1
Grade 3
3
Grade 4
3
Grade 5
3
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
7
Student demographics
White
1158%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
632%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 48%
Black
211%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
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
1789%
Female
211%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
17.0%
own-school result
Math
2.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
19
-10 (-34%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
was 7.3:1
% White
58%
was 31%
% Hispanic
32%
was 34%
% Black
11%
was 24%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About White Tanks Learning Center

White Tanks Learning Center, an one-room-style elementary campus in Litchfield Park, Arizona, one of the schools within Litchfield Elementary District (4281), teaches 19 students, covering grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 451 students per school, that is 96% below typical.

Across the 16 schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) (10,755 students total), White Tanks Learning Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, White Tanks Learning Center shows that White students make up the majority at 58%. The remainder breaks down as 32% Hispanic, 11% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Maricopa County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 6.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.0:1 average.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Maricopa County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. White Tanks Learning Center is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

Nearest neighbor: Scott L Libby Elementary School, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around White Tanks Learning Center.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at White Tanks Learning Center has decreased 34%, going from 29 students in 2018 to 19 in 2025. The White share of enrollment increased from 31% to 58% over that span.

On this page, members of the White Tanks Learning Center community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

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
White Tanks Learning Center
District
Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Address
18825 W. Thomas Rd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Phone
(623) 547-1585
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
040438002003
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Other schools in Litchfield Park
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Frequently asked questions

About White Tanks Learning Center
What is the total enrollment at White Tanks Learning Center?
White Tanks Learning Center enrolls approximately 19 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does White Tanks Learning Center serve?
White Tanks Learning Center serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at White Tanks Learning Center?
Approximately 6.3:1 students per teacher at White Tanks Learning Center.
How diverse is White Tanks Learning Center?
White Tanks Learning Center reports a student body of 58% White, 32% Hispanic, 11% Black.
Is White Tanks Learning Center public or private?
White Tanks Learning Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Litchfield Elementary District (4281).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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