Top Rankings
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,755 students in Litchfield Elementary District (4281). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281) have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
19 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
10,755 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
535 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Litchfield Elementary District (4281), which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#149 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
47%
49%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
35%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,449 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 $8,892 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,449
$11,551
Spending / Student
$8,892
$11,452
Best Litchfield Elementary District (4281) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20895 W Hamilton St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Verrado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20873 W Sunrise Ln
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1600
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Mabel Padgett Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15430 W. Turney
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3200
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 E. Wigwam Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Corte Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 N Santa Fe Trl
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1000
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Belen Soto Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18601 W Campbell Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Western Sky Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4095 N. 144th Ave.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6300
Gr: 5-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Verrado Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20880 W Main St
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1300
Gr: 5-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Dreaming Summit Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13335 W Missouri Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1200
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Palm Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 N 135th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Scott L Libby Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18701 W Thomas Rd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6200
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6500
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Wigwam Creek Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4510 N 127th Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1100
Gr: 5-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1400
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
White Tanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12448 West Bethany Home Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1700
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
2150 N. Rancho Santa Fe Blvd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6042
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) manages 19 public schools serving 10,755 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) is ranked #167 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
47% of Litchfield Elementary District (4281) students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)?
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Litchfield Elementary District (4281)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,892 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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