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#806 of 2,006 schools in AZ

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Luke Elementary School

Elementary School · Dysart Unified District (4243)

7300 N DYSART RD, Glendale, AZ 85307

Enrollment

623

Student-Teacher

17.8:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#806 of 2,006

In Glendale

#30 of 82

public schools

In district

#10 of 24

Dysart Unified District (4243)

Academic performance

7.0 / 10

Very Good

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Luke Elementary School

6.8/10

Elementary School in Glendale · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.8/10

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About Luke Elementary School

Luke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Dysart Unified District (4243). Luke Elementary School serves approximately 623 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Luke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Luke Elementary School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

41% of students at Luke 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,550
Chronic Absenteeism41.4%

Luke Elementary School — Students at Luke Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 44.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
43%

* 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: 6.7/10.

How Luke Elementary School Compares

See how Luke Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.8/10
60th percentile in AZ
Academic
7.0/10
Very Good
Growth
6.7/10
Average
Environment
6.7/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
41.4%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

7300 N DYSART RD, Glendale, AZ 85307

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Luke Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Heritage Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Arizona Autism Charter School West Valley Campus (rated 7.5/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Dreaming Summit Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Litchfield Park), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Glendale, see our Glendale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi
School Distance Rating
VISION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Glendale 0.7 mi 6.8
Heritage Elementary School Glendale 1.1 mi 7.7
Crown Charter School Litchfield Park 1.2 mi 4.7
L. Thomas Heck Middle School Litchfield Park 1.5 mi 5.6
Dreaming Summit Elementary Litchfield Park 1.9 mi 7.3
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School Litchfield Park 2.1 mi 5.9
OUR LADY OF THE SUN CATHOLIC CHURCH Peoria 2.8 mi 7.7
Wigwam Creek Middle School Litchfield Park 2.9 mi 5.3
Dysart Middle School El Mirage 3.2 mi 4.8
Country Meadows Elementary School Peoria 2.8 mi 4.2
West-MEC - Dysart High School El Mirage 3.4 mi
Dysart High School El Mirage 3.4 mi 7.1
West-MEC - Central Campus Glendale 2.9 mi
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Litchfield Park 3.4 mi 6.8
Arizona Autism Charter School West Valley Campus Phoenix 3.1 mi 7.5
Litchfield Elementary School Litchfield Park 3.5 mi 7.1
AZ ASPIRE ACADEMY Litchfield Park 3.6 mi 3.3
Corte Sierra Elementary School Litchfield Park 3.8 mi 6.8
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella Phoenix 3.9 mi 8.3
ST PETER'S EPISCOPAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Litchfield Park 3.9 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85307 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$78,540

Median Home Value

$368,700

Median Rent

$1,745/mo

Population

13,290

College Educated

26.2%

Homeownership

46.3%

Avg Commute

27.6 min

Poverty Rate

8%

Median Age

28.6

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Corte Sierra Elementary School Litchfield Park, AZ 6.8
Desert View Elementary Intermediate Page, AZ 6.8
El Mirage Elementary School El Mirage, AZ 6.8
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Gadsden Elementary School San Luis, AZ 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Luke Elementary School

What grades does Luke Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Luke Elementary School?

Luke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Luke Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Luke Elementary School rank in AZ?

Luke Elementary School ranks #806 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Luke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Luke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Luke Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Luke Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Luke Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Luke Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
17 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
623
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.4%

District

Dysart Unified District (4243)
District Enrollment
23,118
Schools in District
25
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,550
District Rank
#10 of 24

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