Top Rankings
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) 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 16 public schools serving 9,742 students in Alhambra Elementary District (4280). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
16 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
9,742 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
551 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alhambra Elementary District (4280), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
79%
49%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
4%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,501 is higher than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,986 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,501
$11,551
Spending / Student
$12,986
$11,452
Best Alhambra Elementary District (4280) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alhambra Traditional School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Gr: K-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Global Academy Of Phoenix
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6615 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2202
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2202
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Catalina Ventura School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6331 W. 39th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 841-7445
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 841-7445
Gr: K-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Sevilla Elementary School-west Campus
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3851 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 347-0232
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 347-0232
Gr: 4-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Sevilla Elementary School-east Campus
(Math: 23% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 242-0281
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 242-0281
Gr: PK-4 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Granada Elementary School-west Campus
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3232 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-1403
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-1403
Gr: PK-4 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
James W. Rice Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4711 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-2442
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-2442
Gr: K-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Carol G. Peck Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 N 49th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Gr: K-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Madrid Neighborhood School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3736 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2280
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2280
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Granada Elementary School-east Campus
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Gr: 4-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Choice Learning Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Gr: 4-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Valencia Newcomer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3802 W Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2283
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) manages 16 public schools serving 9,742 students.
What is the rank of Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) is ranked #414 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 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 Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
79% of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Alhambra Elementary District (4280)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,986 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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