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5.0 avg / 10

Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District

School District · Glendale, Arizona

Students: 8,858
Teachers (FTE): 433

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

14

14 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,795

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.5:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#189 of 201

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,795

$381 vs Arizona median

District size

8,858 students

Much larger than Arizona median

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 5.0/10, 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 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Glendale Elementary District (4271) students show an average math proficiency of 20.2% and ELA proficiency of 22.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 20.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 22.1%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271) with test data.

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 5.0/10. 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 7.8/10.

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 20.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.1%. 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 5.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
20.2%
ELA Proficiency
22.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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