Top Rankings
Littleton Elementary District (4278) 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 9 public schools serving 5,940 students in Littleton Elementary District (4278). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51±¬ÁÏs in Littleton Elementary District (4278) have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
5,940 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Littleton Elementary District (4278), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#401 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
77%
48%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
6%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,642 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,593 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,642
$11,429
Spending / Student
$8,593
$11,331
Best Littleton Elementary District (4278) 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Gr: K-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Lesd Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S 107th Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Gr: K-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S 103rd Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6400
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6400
Gr: K-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
12050 W. Broadway Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Gr: K-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) manages 9 public schools serving 5,940 students.
What is the rank of Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) is ranked #413 out of 601 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
77% of Littleton Elementary District (4278) students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Littleton Elementary District (4278)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,593 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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