Kirkland Elementary School in Kirkland, AZ, serves 70 students from prekindergarten through 8th grade with a notably low student–teacher ratio of 4:1, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages.
Math proficiency is between 20–29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%, and reading proficiency ranges from 25–29%, also below the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency ranges from 21–39%, placing the school around the top 50% compared to the state average of 24%.
The school's overall ranking has declined over recent years, falling from #463 in 2012 to #1162 in 2023 within Arizona public schools.
Enrollment has remained relatively stable near 70 students with a minority enrollment of 27%, including 18 Hispanic and 1 Black student, while 57 students are eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of economic need.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirkland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kirkland Elementary School's student population of 66 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Kirkland 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 Kirkland Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1162 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirkland Elementary School's ranking?
Kirkland Elementary School is ranked #1162 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Kirkland Elementary School often compared to?
Kirkland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skull Valley Elementary School, Yarnell Elementary School, Bagdad Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kirkland Elementary School?
66 students attend Kirkland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kirkland Elementary School 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 School?
Kirkland Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kirkland Elementary School offer ?
Kirkland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirkland Elementary School part of?
Kirkland Elementary School is part of Kirkland Elementary District (4480).
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