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#1352 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Le Pera Elementary School

Elementary School · Parker Unified School District (4510) · Parker, AZ

A Parker Unified School District (4510) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

PO BOX 1090, Parker, AZ 85344

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$13,358
Chronic Absenteeism47.5%

Students at Le Pera Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Le Pera Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,798/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parker), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,872

Median home value

$173,200

Median rent

$781/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

63.6%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Parker Unified School District (4510)

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blake Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–2Not available361Compare →
Wallace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.03–5Not available323Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Parker Unified School District (4510)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Le Pera Elementary School is listed in Parker Unified School District (4510); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Le Pera Elementary School

Le Pera Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parker, AZ, part of Parker Unified School District (4510), serving approximately 204 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,352 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Le Pera Elementary School

What grades does Le Pera Elementary School serve?

Le Pera Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Le Pera Elementary School?

Le Pera Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Le Pera Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Le Pera Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Le Pera Elementary School rank in AZ?

Le Pera Elementary School ranks #1,352 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Le Pera Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Le Pera Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Le Pera Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Le Pera Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Le Pera Elementary School a charter school?

No, Le Pera Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Le Pera Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Le Pera Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
La Paz County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.5%
Area population (ZIP 85344)
9,069
Area average commute
13.8 min
Area median age
43.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85344; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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