Scott L Libby Elementary School

Summary:

Scott L Libby Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Litchfield Park, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 518. The school is part of the Litchfield Elementary District, which is ranked 110 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scott L Libby's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally on par with or slightly below the Litchfield Elementary District and the state of Arizona averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5 ranged from 37% to 51%, compared to the district's 48% to 53% and the state's 38% to 46%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and Native American students performing at much higher levels than Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students. This highlights the need to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Scott L Libby's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from a high of 151 out of 1,039 Arizona elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 442 out of 904 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Verrado Heritage Elementary and Verrado Elementary, Scott L Libby generally performs at a lower level in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. However, it outperforms some other nearby schools, such as Blue Horizons Elementary, which is in the Liberty Elementary District. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Scott L Libby has increased significantly, from 11.21% in 2021-2022 to 31.85% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 18701 W Thomas Rd
       Litchfield Park, AZ  85340-9324


(623) 535-6200

District: Litchfield Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
442nd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,539 Help


Students who attend Scott L Libby Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Verrado Middle School
High:    Verrado High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.9%
White:
40.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.9% Help


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Compare Details Scott L Libby Elementary School ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Litchfield Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.9%), White (40%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott L Libby Elementary School is 19.1, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Litchfield Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott L Libby Elementary School is $8,539, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Litchfield Elementary District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scott L Libby Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott L Libby Elementary School 442nd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Scott L Libby Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Litchfield Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Elementary District 110th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scott L Libby Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.20 439th 1062 58.7%
2010 63.45 400th 1090 63.3%
2011 67.32 351st 1075 67.3%
2012 52.31 544th 1141 52.3%
2013 73.66 287th 1158 75.2%
2014 78.57 225th 1079 79.1%
2015 73.76 227th 955 76.2%
2016 79.54 219th 1079 79.7%
2017 82.16 190th 1106 82.8%
2019 83.91 151st 1039 85.5%
2021 69.27 354th 1226 71.1%
2022 57.52 369th 1000 63.1%
2023 62.73 416th 1245 66.6%
2024 44.24 442nd 904 51.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.94 123rd 444 72.3%
2023 85.37 37th 617 94.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
2023 50.38 171st 451 62.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.19 937th 1201 22.0%
2023 26.14 646th 820 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.66 176th 618 71.5%
2023 48.65 508th 1116 54.5%
2024 46.36 253rd 546 53.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.36 201st 862 76.7%
2021 76.41 264th 1219 78.3%
2022 55.60 357th 824 56.7%
2023 55.73 471st 1219 61.4%
2024 28.67 432nd 593 27.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.78 138th 239 42.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.84 114th 850 86.6%
2021 59.82 431st 1220 64.7%
2022 54.07 364th 830 56.1%
2023 66.40 364th 1216 70.1%
2024 33.68 397th 609 34.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.25 135th 620 78.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.42 533rd 895 40.4%
2023 76.62 94th 607 84.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.44 97th 709 86.3%
2021 66.87 295th 1198 75.4%
2022 44.91 399th 716 44.3%
2023 48.81 531st 1170 54.6%
2024 40.43 252nd 472 46.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.98 91st 654 86.1%
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Rank History for White students at Scott L Libby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.42 168th 595 71.8%
2021 67.22 342nd 1161 70.5%
2022 55.40 335th 800 58.1%
2023 62.31 348th 1024 66.0%
2024 15.99 430th 477 9.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Open Quote Worst school ever! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 29, 2010

Open Quote Scott Libby is a wonderful school, with WONDERFUL teachers, staff and programs. I am so glad that we are a part of such a wonderful community. There is no place I would rather have my children. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Open Quote Awesome administration & Teachers...great parent support. Mrs. Nelson (principal) won Best Teacher in AZ for 2008...went to Washington DC to accept her award from the president. Just the best school! Unfortunately the buildings are old and need some repairs and upgrades, but that's coming due to the bond passage. But don't judge the school by it's buildings...its the staff and students that count and they are tops!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Scott L Libby Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 47 5 107 0 n/a n/a 14 606
1989 487 58 1 90 0 n/a n/a 12 648
1990 525 40 3 110 1 n/a n/a -70 609
1991 485 45 1 91 0 n/a n/a 6 628
1992 322 34 0 75 0 n/a n/a -1 430
1993 344 27 2 91 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 355 17 3 98 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 347 17 1 139 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 347 17 1 139 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 366 44 0 125 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 456 17 0 187 3 n/a n/a 0 663
1999 494 22 0 190 4 n/a n/a 0 710
2000 411 32 4 175 3 n/a n/a 0 625
2001 354 9 3 174 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 386 10 2 142 9 n/a n/a 0 549
2003 386 10 2 142 9 n/a n/a 0 549
2004 385 11 3 162 9 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 348 18 4 141 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 401 13 2 165 3 n/a n/a 0 584
2007 446 8 3 244 9 n/a n/a 0 710
2008 419 13 3 229 9 n/a n/a 0 673
2009 406 9 10 238 7 n/a n/a 0 670
2010 390 14 8 222 5 n/a n/a 0 639
2011 386 10 8 207 3 1 4 0 619
2012 352 9 8 189 2 4 5 0 569
2013 397 16 20 216 4 2 9 0 664
2014 389 22 17 232 3 2 14 0 679
2015 407 19 15 274 2 2 25 0 744
2016 344 15 10 213 4 0 24 0 610
2017 357 19 6 218 7 0 23 0 630
2018 361 15 12 250 4 0 17 0 659
2019 381 14 9 292 8 0 16 0 720
2020 204 6 8 234 7 0 12 0 471
2021 198 7 10 238 3 2 14 0 472
2022 210 13 5 216 4 1 15 0 464
2023 207 11 20 248 4 2 26 0 518

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scott L Libby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 27.0 22.4 n/a
1989 648 29.5 21.9 n/a
1990 609 31.0 19.6 n/a
1991 628 30.0 20.9 n/a
1992 430 23.0 18.6 n/a
1993 464 23.0 20.2 n/a
1994 473 24.5 19.3 n/a
1995 504 26.0 19.4 n/a
1996 504 26.0 19.4 n/a
1997 536 28.0 19.1 n/a
1998 663 32.3 20.5 n/a
1999 710 32.0 22.2 n/a
2000 625 28.7 21.8 n/a
2001 542 24.2 22.4 n/a
2002 549 30.0 18.3 29.1
2003 549 30.0 18.3 29.1
2004 570 29.5 19.3 30.9
2005 514 29.5 17.4 28
2006 584 29.8 19.6 28.3
2007 710 33.8 21.0 25.8
2008 673 34.3 19.6 25.9
2009 670 34.5 19.4 33
2010 639 30.0 21.3 36
2011 619 28.0 22.1 0
2012 569 27.5 20.6 39.7
2013 664 32.0 20.7 35.4
2014 679 32.5 20.8 38.6
2015 744 33.0 22.5 35.2
2016 610 32.0 19.0 29.8
2017 630 30.0 21.0 28.7
2018 659 29.0 22.7 25.8
2019 720 29.0 24.8 23.9
2020 471 26.0 18.1 27.8
2021 472 29.0 16.2 n/a
2022 464 23.5 19.7 11.2
2023 518 27.0 19.1 31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scott L Libby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 27.0 22.4 n/a
1989 648 29.5 21.9 n/a
1990 609 31.0 19.6 n/a
1991 628 30.0 20.9 n/a
1992 430 23.0 18.6 n/a
1993 464 23.0 20.2 n/a
1994 473 24.5 19.3 n/a
1995 504 26.0 19.4 n/a
1996 504 26.0 19.4 n/a
1997 536 28.0 19.1 n/a
1998 663 32.3 20.5 n/a
1999 710 32.0 22.2 n/a
2000 625 28.7 21.8 n/a
2001 542 24.2 22.4 n/a
2002 549 30.0 18.3 29.1
2003 549 30.0 18.3 29.1
2004 570 29.5 19.3 30.9
2005 514 29.5 17.4 28
2006 584 29.8 19.6 28.3
2007 710 33.8 21.0 25.8
2008 673 34.3 19.6 25.9
2009 670 34.5 19.4 33
2010 639 30.0 21.3 36
2011 619 28.0 22.1 0
2012 569 27.5 20.6 39.7
2013 664 32.0 20.7 35.4
2014 679 32.5 20.8 38.6
2015 744 33.0 22.5 35.2
2016 610 32.0 19.0 29.8
2017 630 30.0 21.0 28.7
2018 659 29.0 22.7 25.8
2019 720 29.0 24.8 23.9
2020 471 26.0 18.1 27.8
2021 472 29.0 16.2 n/a
2022 464 23.5 19.7 11.2
2023 518 27.0 19.1 31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scott L Libby Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $262 (3.3%) $26 (0.3%) $550 (6.9%) $6,614 (83.1%) $1,055 (13.3%) $7,669 (96.4%) $7,957
2020 $526 (4.5%) $298 (2.6%) $1,350 (11.6%) $8,523 (73.4%) $2,259 (19.5%) $10,782 (92.9%) $11,606
2021 $837 (9.8%) $26 (0.3%) $1,699 (19.9%) $6,470 (75.6%) $1,221 (14.3%) $7,691 (89.9%) $8,554
2022 $251 (2.9%) $27 (0.3%) $530 (6.2%) $6,530 (76.5%) $1,730 (20.3%) $8,260 (96.7%) $8,538

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott L Libby Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 416th of 1245 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students720518
 28.1%
African American1411
 21.4%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian920
 122.2%
Hispanic292248
 15.1%
Pacific Islander02
White381207
 45.7%
Two or More Races1626
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%31.9%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Scott L Libby Elementary School

Students at Scott L Libby Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 40% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Scott L Libby Elementary School.

Scott L Libby Elementary School ranks 442nd of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Scott L Libby Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Verrado Middle School
High : Verrado High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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