Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District
School District · Phoenix, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
15
15 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,785
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
15
15 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,785
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#38 of 201
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,785
+$5,609 vs Arizona median
District size
5,034 students
Much larger than Arizona median
About Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) is a Phoenix, Arizona school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 5,034 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $16,785 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) students show an average math proficiency of 19.8% and ELA proficiency of 27.5%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Phoenix Elementary District (4256), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Phoenix Elementary District (4256) with test data.
Schools in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
15 schools Elementary Schools 15
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Phoenix
- Total Enrollment
- 5,034
- Teachers (FTE)
- 344
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) has 15 schools in total — 15 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
The average composite rating for Phoenix Elementary District (4256) is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) spends $16,785 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Phoenix Elementary District (4256) is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Phoenix Elementary District (4256) with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Across schools in Phoenix Elementary District (4256) with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Phoenix Elementary District (4256) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 15 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.5%
Resources
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.
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Compare Phoenix Elementary District (4256) with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Pima County Jted (89380) (55)
- East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) (50)
- Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) (45)
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- Washington Elementary School District (4260) (33)
- Scottsdale Unified District (4240) (30)
- Kyrene Elementary District (4267) (26)
- Dysart Unified District (4243) (25)
- Cartwright Elementary District (4282) (23)
- Tempe School District (4258) (23)
- Vail Unified District (4413) (23)
- Amphitheater Unified District (4406) (22)
- Sunnyside Unified District (4407) (22)
- Marana Unified District (4404) (20)
- Phoenix Union High School District (4286) (20)
- Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) (20)
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- Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) (19)
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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