Acacia Elementary School

Summary:

Acacia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 788 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Washington Elementary School District, which has a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Acacia Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Acacia's 3rd-6th grade students had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40-51%) compared to the district (26-34%) and the state (39-46%). Similarly, in mathematics, Acacia's 3rd-6th grade students had higher proficiency rates (27-48%) compared to the district (23-32%) and the state (30-43%). Acacia's 5th-grade science proficiency rate (41%) was also higher than the district (27%) and the state (34%) in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Acacia's overall performance is strong, the school's performance on various student subgroups is mixed compared to other Arizona elementary schools. Hispanic and Native American students at Acacia perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% and top 5% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively. However, Acacia's performance for other subgroups, such as African American, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, is generally below average. When compared to nearby schools, Acacia generally outperforms its peers within the Washington Elementary School District, but some nearby charter schools, such as Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy, significantly outperform Acacia in both academic proficiency and overall school rankings.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3021 W Evans Dr
       Phoenix, AZ  85053-5748


(602) 896-5000

District: Washington Elementary School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
428th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,625 Help


Students who attend Acacia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Desert Foothills Middle School
High:    Greenway High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  788

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.9%
White:
33.5%
African American:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Acacia Elementary School ranks better than 52.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.9%), White (33.5%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acacia Elementary School is 18.8. 23 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acacia Elementary School is $7,625. 23 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Acacia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Acacia Elementary School 428th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Acacia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Washington Elementary School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School District 225th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Acacia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 58.22 455th 1062 57.2%
2010 66.47 370th 1090 66.1%
2011 64.05 390th 1075 63.7%
2012 66.36 371st 1141 67.5%
2013 67.81 360th 1158 68.9%
2014 66.35 368th 1079 65.9%
2015 64.63 307th 955 67.9%
2016 62.14 386th 1079 64.2%
2017 61.28 404th 1106 63.5%
2018 63.21 384th 1109 65.4%
2019 71.16 289th 1039 72.2%
2021 55.32 493rd 1226 59.8%
2022 53.20 403rd 1000 59.7%
2023 64.70 396th 1245 68.2%
2024 46.27 428th 904 52.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.07 356th 1027 65.3%
2022 57.96 170th 444 61.7%
2023 63.85 146th 617 76.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.20 123rd 975 87.4%
2022 18.40 17th 17 0.0%
2023 36.15 232nd 451 48.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.19 203rd 417 51.3%
2021 43.53 561st 1201 53.3%
2023 36.37 505th 820 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.07 103rd 820 87.4%
2022 50.82 309th 618 50.0%
2023 68.10 259th 1116 76.8%
2024 47.39 245th 546 55.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.58 362nd 1023 64.6%
2019 66.15 268th 862 68.9%
2021 56.10 468th 1219 61.6%
2022 42.75 491st 824 40.4%
2023 59.47 444th 1219 63.6%
2024 31.54 413th 593 30.4%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.61 33rd 38 13.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.54 385th 1032 62.7%
2019 60.68 312th 850 63.3%
2021 54.18 486th 1220 60.2%
2022 46.48 443rd 830 46.6%
2023 64.43 380th 1216 68.8%
2024 32.90 403rd 609 33.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.36 222nd 620 64.2%
2023 18.65 296th 316 6.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.29 462nd 895 48.4%
2022 48.08 195th 289 32.5%
2023 23.56 507th 607 16.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.81 235th 911 74.2%
2019 70.75 188th 709 73.5%
2021 50.82 499th 1198 58.3%
2022 57.21 304th 716 57.5%
2023 67.74 293rd 1170 75.0%
2024 46.93 224th 472 52.5%
See the entire list of Best Arizona Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.55 152nd 654 76.8%
2022 72.53 12th 82 85.4%
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Rank History for White students at Acacia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.08 314th 720 56.4%
2019 59.60 228th 595 61.7%
2021 59.27 425th 1161 63.4%
2022 42.03 484th 800 39.5%
2023 60.82 368th 1024 64.1%
2024 41.96 291st 477 39.0%
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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

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Thursday, March 11, 2021

Open Quote This school is the worst place to work at. I wouldn't wish this job on my worst enemy. I rather be unemployed than work here again. The principal creates a toxic and passive aggressive environment. She'll break every promise she makes with you, even if it's unethical or in your contract. I'd be surprised if she doesn't make all the positive comments herself and any of her favorites on these sites. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Acacia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 514 16 12 49 0 n/a n/a 99 690
1989 693 13 16 27 0 n/a n/a -69 680
1990 662 11 13 31 2 n/a n/a -17 702
1991 709 13 7 36 5 n/a n/a -80 690
1992 624 22 6 48 3 n/a n/a 0 703
1993 638 20 5 39 2 n/a n/a 0 704
1994 619 17 5 42 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 605 17 9 77 7 n/a n/a 0 715
1996 605 17 9 77 7 n/a n/a 0 715
1997 602 15 6 82 11 n/a n/a 0 716
1998 538 17 8 87 18 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 515 29 11 113 11 n/a n/a 0 679
2000 464 26 14 128 13 n/a n/a 0 645
2001 445 23 11 148 12 n/a n/a 0 639
2002 396 21 15 215 20 n/a n/a 0 667
2003 396 21 15 215 20 n/a n/a 0 667
2004 383 23 23 242 16 n/a n/a 0 687
2005 337 40 23 245 16 n/a n/a 0 661
2006 346 43 27 281 18 n/a n/a 0 715
2007 318 33 25 284 24 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 296 30 23 287 21 n/a n/a 0 657
2009 255 19 21 269 18 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 272 24 27 248 13 n/a n/a 0 584
2011 287 24 27 274 17 0 1 0 630
2012 308 24 26 257 24 5 5 0 649
2013 306 30 19 278 25 6 22 0 686
2014 344 35 18 310 26 7 26 0 766
2015 328 37 19 331 31 5 21 0 772
2016 365 37 23 349 21 3 26 0 824
2017 370 42 16 373 23 2 26 0 852
2018 374 53 16 374 23 1 27 0 868
2019 350 50 14 403 15 2 31 0 865
2020 335 54 15 406 14 3 48 0 875
2021 261 47 14 404 17 2 36 0 781
2022 253 56 12 396 11 1 34 0 763
2023 264 46 12 401 22 0 43 0 788

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 Acacia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 690 29.5 23.3 n/a
1989 680 32.0 21.2 n/a
1990 702 34.9 20.1 n/a
1991 690 31.6 21.8 n/a
1992 703 33.9 20.7 n/a
1993 704 36.3 19.4 n/a
1994 683 35.8 19.1 n/a
1995 715 36.3 19.7 n/a
1996 715 36.3 19.7 n/a
1997 716 37.3 19.2 n/a
1998 668 33.7 19.8 n/a
1999 679 36.2 18.8 n/a
2000 645 36.9 17.5 n/a
2001 639 33.9 18.8 n/a
2002 667 33.0 20.2 55.6
2003 667 33.0 20.2 55.6
2004 687 33.5 20.5 75
2005 661 33.1 20.0 71.6
2006 715 39.0 18.3 63.9
2007 684 38.0 18.0 58.9
2008 657 32.4 20.3 59.7
2009 582 34.8 16.7 68.9
2010 584 31.0 18.8 50.9
2011 630 31.3 20.1 76
2012 649 33.3 19.4 74.9
2013 686 31.1 22.0 75.9
2014 766 34.6 22.1 72.8
2015 772 41.0 18.8 72.4
2016 824 37.0 22.2 100
2017 852 42.4 20.0 100
2018 868 45.8 18.9 74.9
2019 865 45.5 18.9 74.8
2020 875 44.3 19.7 76.9
2021 781 43.2 18.0 n/a
2022 763 44.5 17.1 76.8
2023 788 41.9 18.8 74.9

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 Acacia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 690 29.5 23.3 n/a
1989 680 32.0 21.2 n/a
1990 702 34.9 20.1 n/a
1991 690 31.6 21.8 n/a
1992 703 33.9 20.7 n/a
1993 704 36.3 19.4 n/a
1994 683 35.8 19.1 n/a
1995 715 36.3 19.7 n/a
1996 715 36.3 19.7 n/a
1997 716 37.3 19.2 n/a
1998 668 33.7 19.8 n/a
1999 679 36.2 18.8 n/a
2000 645 36.9 17.5 n/a
2001 639 33.9 18.8 n/a
2002 667 33.0 20.2 55.6
2003 667 33.0 20.2 55.6
2004 687 33.5 20.5 75
2005 661 33.1 20.0 71.6
2006 715 39.0 18.3 63.9
2007 684 38.0 18.0 58.9
2008 657 32.4 20.3 59.7
2009 582 34.8 16.7 68.9
2010 584 31.0 18.8 50.9
2011 630 31.3 20.1 76
2012 649 33.3 19.4 74.9
2013 686 31.1 22.0 75.9
2014 766 34.6 22.1 72.8
2015 772 41.0 18.8 72.4
2016 824 37.0 22.2 100
2017 852 42.4 20.0 100
2018 868 45.8 18.9 74.9
2019 865 45.5 18.9 74.8
2020 875 44.3 19.7 76.9
2021 781 43.2 18.0 n/a
2022 763 44.5 17.1 76.8
2023 788 41.9 18.8 74.9

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 Acacia 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 $664 (8.5%) $101 (1.3%) $1,428 (18.3%) $5,402 (69.4%) $1,616 (20.8%) $7,018 (90.2%) $7,783
2020 $455 (8.0%) $1,145 (20.1%) $2,056 (36.1%) $4,361 (76.5%) n/a $4,101 (71.9%) $5,702
2022 $842 (11.0%) $110 (1.4%) $1,793 (23.5%) $5,915 (77.6%) $758 (9.9%) $6,673 (87.5%) $7,625

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Acacia Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 289th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 396th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students865788
 8.9%
African American5046
 8%
American Indian1522
 46.7%
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic403401
 0.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White350264
 24.6%
Two or More Races3143
 38.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%74.9%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Acacia Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Desert Foothills Middle School
High : Greenway High School

Students at Acacia Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 34% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 788 students attended Acacia Elementary School.

Acacia Elementary School ranks 428th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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