Verrado Heritage Elementary School

Verrado Heritage Elementary School serves 999 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Litchfield Park, Arizona. This regular public school operates with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1, supported by 42 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranking 598th out of 2,029 Arizona schools, placing it in the 71st percentile statewide.

Students show strong academic achievement with 59% scoring proficient or above in ELA/reading and 55% reaching proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels. The school's academic score of 8.6 out of 10 reflects this consistent performance. Verrado Heritage Elementary sits in an affluent suburban community where families enjoy a median household income of $111,479 and median home values of $449,600.

The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of just 8%, with 37% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. This educated, economically stable community of over 36,000 residents creates a supportive environment for student learning. The school operates within Maricopa County's large suburban setting, serving families who have chosen this growing area for its quality of life and educational opportunities.

The student-teacher ratio at Verrado Heritage Elementary School is 23.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.