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#1459 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Littleton Elementary School

Elementary School · Littleton Elementary District (4278) · Avondale, AZ

An elementary school in Avondale, AZ where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1252 S AVONDALE BLVD, Avondale, AZ 85323

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 18.6:1 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-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$10,493
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Littleton Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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 Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Littleton 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. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,619/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Avondale), 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

$79,903

Median home value

$335,000

Median rent

$1,625/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85323; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Estrella Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–80.4 mi887Compare →
Collier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–80.6 mi814Compare →
Quentin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–80.8 mi856Compare →
Lesd Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.4K–81.0 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Littleton Elementary District (4278)

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$10,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Littleton Elementary School is listed in Littleton Elementary District (4278); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Littleton Elementary School

Littleton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Avondale, AZ, part of Littleton Elementary District (4278), serving approximately 798 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,459 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Littleton Elementary School

What grades does Littleton Elementary School serve?

Littleton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Littleton Elementary School?

Littleton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Littleton Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Littleton Elementary School rank in AZ?

Littleton Elementary School ranks #1,459 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Littleton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Littleton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Littleton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Littleton Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Littleton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Littleton Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
798
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
Area population (ZIP 85323)
46,604
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
30.9
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 85323; 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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