Foothills Elementary School

15808 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Foothills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Foothills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Foothills Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Foothills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1047 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
26%
34%
33%
40%
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
46%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothills Elementary School's ranking?
Foothills Elementary School is ranked #1047 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Foothills Elementary School?
537 students attend Foothills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Foothills Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothills Elementary School?
Foothills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foothills Elementary School offer ?
Foothills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foothills Elementary School part of?
Foothills Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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