Wenden Elementary School

Wenden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wenden, AZ, part of the Wenden Elementary District (4512). The school serves approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 95.5th percentile among AZ schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 21% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $43,325, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 79 students, Wenden Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Wenden Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Wenden Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.