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#1897 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Loma Linda Elementary School

Elementary School · Creighton Elementary District (4263) · Phoenix, AZ

A Creighton Elementary District (4263) elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2002 E CLARENDON AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85016

  • Math 9% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$13,023
Chronic Absenteeism52.5%

Students at Loma Linda Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(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 13% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Loma Linda 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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

$85,085

Median home value

$508,400

Median rent

$1,575/mo

College educated

49.8%

Homeownership

51%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Arizona Autism Charter School-online K-8Charter · enrollment unverified5.3K–80.8 mi97Compare →
Madison Camelview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–40.8 mi565Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Creighton Elementary District (4263)

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$13,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Loma Linda Elementary School is listed in Creighton Elementary District (4263); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Loma Linda Elementary School

Loma Linda Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Creighton Elementary District (4263), serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,897 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loma Linda Elementary School

What grades does Loma Linda Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Loma Linda Elementary School?

Loma Linda Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Linda Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Loma Linda Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loma Linda Elementary School rank in AZ?

Loma Linda Elementary School ranks #1,897 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Loma Linda Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Loma Linda Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Loma Linda Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loma Linda Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Loma Linda Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Loma Linda Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.5%
Area population (ZIP 85016)
36,857
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
37.1
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 85016; 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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