Very Good
#701 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 35% in state
Litchfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) · Litchfield Park, AZ
An elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
272 E SAGEBRUSH ST, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Litchfield Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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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Where Litchfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,046/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Litchfield Park), 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
$117,193
Median home value
$499,700
Median rent
$1,924/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $9,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Litchfield Elementary School is listed in Litchfield Elementary District (4281); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Litchfield Elementary School
Litchfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Litchfield Park, AZ, part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281), serving approximately 689 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #701 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Litchfield Elementary School
What grades does Litchfield Elementary School serve?
Litchfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Litchfield Elementary School?
Litchfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Elementary School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Litchfield Elementary School rank in AZ?
Litchfield Elementary School ranks #701 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Litchfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Litchfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Litchfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Litchfield Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Litchfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Litchfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Litchfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Litchfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (623) 535-6100
- Area population (ZIP 85340)
- 38,873
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
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 85340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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