Washington Elementary School District (4260)
School District · Glendale, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
33
28 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
18,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
33
28 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
18,766
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#62 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,008
+$832 vs Arizona median
District size
18,766 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Washington Elementary School District (4260) ranks #62 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Washington Elementary School District (4260)'s schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 33 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chaparral Elementary School (8.3/10), Sunset School (8.2/10), and Moon Mountain School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Washington Elementary School District (4260) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (33 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaparral Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunset School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Moon Mountain School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakeview Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Ironwood Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Arroyo Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Abraham Lincoln Traditional School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Royal Palm Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Tumbleweed Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Lookout Mountain School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 33 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Washington Elementary School District (4260) is a Glendale, Arizona school district serving 33 schools.The district educates 18,766 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. District-level spending was $12,008 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Washington Elementary School District (4260) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chaparral Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Washington Elementary School District (4260) students show an average math proficiency of 34.9% and ELA proficiency of 41.0%.
The district includes 28 elementary schools, 5 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Washington Elementary School District (4260), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Washington Elementary School District (4260) with test data.
Schools in Washington Elementary School District (4260)
33 schoolsElementary Schools28
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Glendale
- Total Enrollment
- 18,766
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,177
- District spending per student
- $12,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Washington Elementary School District (4260) has 33 schools in total — 28 elementary, 5 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
The average composite rating for Washington Elementary School District (4260) is 6.6/10. 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 Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Washington Elementary School District (4260)'s district-level spending was $12,008 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 Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Washington Elementary School District (4260) is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Chaparral Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Washington Elementary School District (4260) with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Across schools in Washington Elementary School District (4260) with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Washington Elementary School District (4260) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Washington Elementary School District (4260) has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 33 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.0%
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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