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Country Place Elementary

Elementary School · Littleton Elementary District (4278)

1252 S AVONDALE BLVD, Avondale, AZ 85323

Enrollment

896

Student-Teacher

18.7:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,155 of 2,006

In Avondale

#4 of 17

public schools

In district

#3 of 8

Littleton Elementary District (4278)

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Country Place Elementary

5.9/10

Elementary School in Avondale · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Fine Arts Academy

6.5/10

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4.1/10

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About Country Place Elementary

Country Place Elementary is a public elementary school in Avondale, AZ, part of Littleton Elementary District (4278). Country Place Elementary serves approximately 896 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Country Place Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Country Place Elementary show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 5.3
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

51% of students at Country Place Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,493
Chronic Absenteeism51.1%

Country Place Elementary — Students at Country Place Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 34.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
35%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.

How Country Place Elementary Compares

See how Country Place Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
43th percentile in AZ
Academic
5.7/10
Average
Growth
6.1/10
Average
Environment
5.5/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
48 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
51.1%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1252 S AVONDALE BLVD, Avondale, AZ 85323

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Country Place Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Academy of Math and Science Avondale (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Tucson), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fine Arts Academy (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Cashion), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LESD Online Academy (rated 6.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Cashion), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Avondale, see our Avondale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Fine Arts Academy Cashion 0.9 mi 6.5
Tres Rios Elementary School Tolleson 1.1 mi 4.1
Academy of Math and Science Avondale Tucson 1.3 mi 7.5
LESD Online Academy Cashion 1.2 mi 6.4
Quentin Elementary School Avondale 1.2 mi 5.4
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain Tolleson 1.3 mi 3.4
Union Elementary School Tolleson 1.4 mi 6.1
Hurley Ranch Elementary Tolleson 1.6 mi 4.4
West-MEC - La Joya High School Glendale 1.9 mi
La Joya Community High School Avondale 1.9 mi 5.3
Dos Rios Elementary Tolleson 1.9 mi 5.3
Littleton Elementary School Avondale 2.1 mi 5.1
Tolleson Union High School Tolleson 2.3 mi 5.0
West-MEC - Tolleson Union High School Glendale 2.3 mi
University High School Tolleson 2.4 mi 8.8
Tolleson Virtual Academy Tolleson 2.5 mi
Estrella Vista Elementary School Avondale 2.3 mi 4.9
Collier Elementary School Avondale 2.6 mi 4.4
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School Tolleson 2.8 mi 5.3
Arizona Desert Elementary School Tolleson 2.8 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85323 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,903

Median Home Value

$335,000

Median Rent

$1,625/mo

Population

46,604

College Educated

18.6%

Homeownership

61%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Median Age

30.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Country Place Elementary

What grades does Country Place Elementary serve?

Country Place Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Country Place Elementary?

Country Place Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 896 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Country Place Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Country Place Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Country Place Elementary rank in AZ?

Country Place Elementary ranks #1,155 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Country Place Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Country Place Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Country Place Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Country Place Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Country Place Elementary a charter school?

No, Country Place Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Country Place Elementary a Title I school?

No, Country Place Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
36 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
65 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
896
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.1%

District

Littleton Elementary District (4278)
District Enrollment
5,940
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,493
District Rank
#3 of 8

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