Avondale Elementary District (4272)

295 W Western Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Avondale Elementary District (4272) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,000 students in Avondale Elementary District (4272). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Avondale Elementary District (4272) have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
6,000 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Avondale Elementary District (4272), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#237 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
34%
38%
40%
24%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
68%
49%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
16%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,122 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,117 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,122
$11,551
Spending / Student
$10,117
$11,452

Best Avondale Elementary District (4272) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Gr: PK-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Copper Trails
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Desert Thunder
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Desert Star
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Michael Anderson
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Gr: PK-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Eliseo C. Felix School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
540 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Gr: 2-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Gr: 5-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Lattie Coor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Gr: PK-2 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) manages 9 public schools serving 6,000 students.
What is the rank of Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) is ranked #250 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
68% of Avondale Elementary District (4272) students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Avondale Elementary District (4272)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,117 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 6,000 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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