Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District
School District · Glendale, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
14
14 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,795
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
14
14 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,795
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Evaluating Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Glendale Elementary District (4271) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Glendale Elementary Online (g.e.o.) Learning
Glendale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunset Vista
Glendale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Desert Garden Elementary School
Glendale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#156 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,795
$381 vs Arizona median
District size
8,858 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Glendale Elementary District (4271) ranks #156 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Glendale Elementary District (4271)'s schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Glendale Elementary Online (g.e.o.) Learning (7.7/10), Sunset Vista (6.0/10), and Desert Garden Elementary School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glendale Elementary Online (g.e.o.) Learning | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunset Vista | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Desert Garden Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | William C Jack School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Challenger Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Desert Spirit | 5.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Glendale Landmark School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Horizon School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Glendale American School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Harold W Smith School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Glendale Elementary District (4271) is a Glendale, Arizona school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 8,858 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1. The district invests $10,795 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Glendale Elementary District (4271) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Glendale Elementary Online (g.e.o.) Learning, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Glendale Elementary District (4271) students show an average math proficiency of 33.6% and ELA proficiency of 36.9%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271) with test data.
Schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271)
14 schools Elementary Schools 14
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Glendale
- Total Enrollment
- 8,858
- Teachers (FTE)
- 433
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Glendale Elementary District (4271) has 14 schools in total — 14 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
The average composite rating for Glendale Elementary District (4271) is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Glendale Elementary District (4271) spends $10,795 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Glendale Elementary District (4271) is 20.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Glendale Elementary Online (g.e.o.) Learning is the highest-rated school in Glendale Elementary District (4271) with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Across schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271) with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Glendale Elementary District (4271) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Glendale Elementary District (4271) has an average school rating of 5.1/10 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.9%
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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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