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Sheely Farms Elementary School

Elementary School · Tolleson Elementary District (4264) · Phoenix, AZ

A Tolleson Elementary District (4264) elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9450 W ENCANTO BLVD, Phoenix, AZ 85037

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$11,827
Chronic Absenteeism42.5%

Students at Sheely Farms Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 Sheely Farms 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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

$81,919

Median home value

$290,600

Median rent

$1,649/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85037; 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
Desert Oasis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–80.9 mi671Compare →
Rio Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–81.0 mi678Compare →
Pendergast Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–81.2 mi664Compare →
Amberlea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–81.3 mi502Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Tolleson Elementary District (4264)

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$11,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sheely Farms Elementary School is listed in Tolleson Elementary District (4264); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sheely Farms Elementary School

Sheely Farms Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Tolleson Elementary District (4264), serving approximately 657 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,838 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Sheely Farms Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Sheely Farms Elementary School is one of four schools within the Tolleson Elementary School District, located just off Interstate 10 west of downtown Phoenix 1. The district, which also includes Arizona Desert, Desert Oasis, and Porfirio H. Gonzales schools, operates under a mission to uncover and nurture the talents of all children, describing its staff and students as "treasure hunters" 1. The district offers full-day preschool and kindergarten programs designed to support school readiness 1. Innovative programs at the schools include STEM, mariachi, athletics, and leadership initiatives such as JAG 1. The district provides free breakfast, lunch, and school uniforms to students 1. It has been voted one of the best districts in the west valley and its schools have been voted best elementary schools 1. Enrollment is open year-round 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.tollesonschools.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sheely Farms Elementary School

What grades does Sheely Farms Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Sheely Farms Elementary School?

Sheely Farms Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheely Farms Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sheely Farms Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sheely Farms Elementary School rank in AZ?

Sheely Farms Elementary School ranks #1,838 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sheely Farms Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sheely Farms Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Sheely Farms Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sheely Farms Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sheely Farms Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sheely Farms Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
657
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.5%
Area population (ZIP 85037)
53,041
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
30.4
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 85037; 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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