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Kirkland Elementary District (4480) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 66 students in Kirkland Elementary District (4480). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Kirkland Elementary District (4480) have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,487 Schools
# Students
66 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kirkland Elementary District (4480), 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
#343 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
49%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
76%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,621 is higher than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,152 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,621
$11,551
Spending / Student
$28,152
$11,452
Best Kirkland Elementary District (4480) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirkland Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14200 W. Kirkland/hillside Rd.
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirkland Elementary District (4480)?
Kirkland Elementary District (4480) manages 1 public schools serving 66 students.
What is the rank of Kirkland Elementary District (4480)?
Kirkland Elementary District (4480) is ranked #357 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland Elementary District (4480)?
76% of Kirkland Elementary District (4480) students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kirkland Elementary District (4480)?
Kirkland Elementary District (4480) has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Kirkland Elementary District (4480)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,152 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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