Washington Elementary School District (4260)
School District · Glendale, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
33
28 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,008
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
33
28 elem, 5 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,008
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#71 of 201
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,008
+$832 vs Arizona median
District size
18,766 students
Much larger than Arizona median
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. The district invests $12,008 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Washington Elementary School District (4260) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sweetwater School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Washington Elementary School District (4260) students show an average math proficiency of 26.2% and ELA proficiency of 32.1%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 28
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Glendale
- Total Enrollment
- 18,766
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,177
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Washington Elementary School District (4260) spends $12,008 per student per year.
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)?
Sweetwater School is the highest-rated school in Washington Elementary School District (4260) with a composite score of 8.1/10.
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 26.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.1%. 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 6.4/10 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 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.1%
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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- Phoenix Union High School District (4286) (20)
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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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