Top Rankings
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) 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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,833 students in Tolleson Elementary District (4264). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51±¬ÁÏs in Tolleson Elementary District (4264) have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
5 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
2,833 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tolleson Elementary District (4264), 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
#381 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
82%
48%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
4%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,851 is higher 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 $11,557 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,851
$11,429
Spending / Student
$11,557
$11,331
Best Tolleson Elementary District (4264) 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8803 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Desert Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3901
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 907-5181
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Tolleson Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9261 West Van Buren Street
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 533-3900
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Sheely Farms Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9450 W Encanto Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-5270
Gr: PK-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tolleson Elementary District (4264)?
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) manages 5 public schools serving 2,833 students.
What is the rank of Tolleson Elementary District (4264)?
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) is ranked #379 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 Tolleson Elementary District (4264)?
82% of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% 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 Tolleson Elementary District (4264)?
Tolleson Elementary District (4264) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tolleson Elementary District (4264)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,557 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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