Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) School District
School District · Casa Grande, Arizona
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
6,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
6,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Desert Willow Elementary School
Casa Grande · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Palo Verde School
Casa Grande · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
Casa Grande · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#202 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.9
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,237
$939 vs Arizona median
District size
6,648 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) ranks #202 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)'s schools with real test data average 3.4/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Desert Willow Elementary School (5.7/10), Palo Verde School (3.9/10), and Mccartney Ranch Elementary School (3.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Willow Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Palo Verde School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Mccartney Ranch Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Center for Online and Innovative Learning | 3.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Cholla Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Villago Middle School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Cactus Middle School | 3.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Saguaro Elementary School | 3.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Ironwood School | 2.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Casa Grande Middle School | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) is a Casa Grande, Arizona school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 6,648 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1. District-level spending was $10,237 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.4/10, Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Desert Willow Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) with test data.
Schools in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
14 schoolsElementary Schools10
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Casa Grande
- Total Enrollment
- 6,648
- Teachers (FTE)
- 298
- District spending per student
- $10,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
The average composite rating for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) is 3.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)'s district-level spending was $10,237 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) is 22.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Desert Willow Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Across schools in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) has an average school rating of 3.4/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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