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#1292 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Elementary School · Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye, AZ 85396
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona schools
#1,292 of 2,006
In Buckeye
#10 of 25
public schools
In district
#4 of 5
Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
School environment
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Festival Foothills Elementary School
Elementary School in Buckeye · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Festival Foothills Elementary School
Festival Foothills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buckeye, AZ, part of Wickenburg Unified District (4236). Festival Foothills Elementary School serves approximately 314 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Festival Foothills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,292 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
Structured state assessment records for Festival Foothills Elementary School show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- AZ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at Festival Foothills Elementary School 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
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Festival Foothills Elementary School — Students at Festival Foothills Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 4.1/10.
How Festival Foothills Elementary School Compares
See how Festival Foothills Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye, AZ 85396
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Festival Foothills Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Asante Preparatory Academy (rated 8.4/10, 11.4 miles away, in nearby Surprise), which scores notably higher. Another option is Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise (rated 8.1/10, 11.6 miles away, in nearby Chandler), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Morristown Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 13.1 miles away, in nearby Morristown), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Buckeye, see our Buckeye schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nadaburg Online Virtual Academy Wittmann | 9.4 mi | — |
| Mountainside High School Wittmann | 9.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Nadaburg Elementary School Wittmann | 9.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Western Peaks Elementary Surprise | 9.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Willow Canyon High School Surprise | 10.0 mi | 8.0 |
| West-MEC - Willow Canyon High School Surprise | 10.0 mi | — |
| West-MEC - Shadow Ridge High School Surprise | 10.6 mi | — |
| Shadow Ridge High School Surprise | 10.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Sunset Hills Elementary Surprise | 10.4 mi | 5.1 |
| CROSS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Surprise | 10.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Canyon Ridge School Surprise | 10.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Mountain View Waddell | 11.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Morristown Elementary School Morristown | 13.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Paradise Honors High School Surprise | 11.3 mi | 8.0 |
| West-MEC Paradise Honors Surprise | 11.3 mi | — |
| Tartesso Elementary School Buckeye | 12.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Cimarron Springs Middle School Surprise | 11.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Desert Oasis Elementary School Wittmann | 11.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise Chandler | 11.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Asante Preparatory Academy Surprise | 11.4 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85396 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,266
Median Home Value
$451,000
Median Rent
$2,047/mo
Population
38,489
College Educated
33.2%
Homeownership
93.5%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
40.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Festival Foothills Elementary School
What grades does Festival Foothills Elementary School serve?
Festival Foothills Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Festival Foothills Elementary School?
Festival Foothills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Festival Foothills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Festival Foothills Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Festival Foothills Elementary School rank in AZ?
Festival Foothills Elementary School ranks #1,292 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Festival Foothills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Festival Foothills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Festival Foothills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Festival Foothills Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Festival Foothills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Festival Foothills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Festival Foothills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Festival Foothills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (928) 501-6000
Resources & Links
District
Wickenburg Unified District (4236)- District Enrollment
- 1,250
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,366
- District Rank
- #4 of 5
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