Arroyo Elementary School

Summary:

Arroyo Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Glendale, Arizona, serving a student population of 517. The school is part of the Washington Elementary School District, which is ranked 225 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arroyo Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 23%, compared to the state average of 39%. The school also struggles with the academic performance of several student subgroups, with White and Special Education students ranking in the bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools. Additionally, Arroyo Elementary has a high percentage of students (80.85%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Washington Elementary School District, Arroyo Elementary generally underperforms in academic achievement, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, some nearby schools, such as Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance. Arroyo Elementary's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, from 548 out of 1,106 Arizona elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 747 out of 904 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public K-8

 4535 W Cholla St
       Glendale, AZ  85304-3535


(602) 896-5100

District: Washington Elementary School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
752nd of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,728 Help


Students who attend Arroyo Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Moon Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.0%
White:
31.9%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Compare Details Arroyo Elementary School ranks worse than 82.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 17th 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 17.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arroyo Elementary School ranks worse than 62.7% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.78. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53%), White (31.9%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arroyo Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 12th best among 26 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arroyo Elementary School is $8,728. 14 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arroyo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arroyo Elementary School 752nd of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Arroyo Elementary School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Arroyo Elementary School 345th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Arroyo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Washington Elementary School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School District 232nd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arroyo Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 27.57 823rd 1062 22.5%
2010 24.92 888th 1090 18.5%
2011 20.78 921st 1075 14.3%
2012 19.69 1037th 1141 9.1%
2013 19.01 1054th 1158 9.0%
2014 20.85 913th 1079 15.4%
2015 29.97 630th 955 34.0%
2016 39.76 590th 1079 45.3%
2017 45.50 548th 1106 50.5%
2018 44.60 548th 1109 50.6%
2019 27.48 717th 1039 31.0%
2021 30.62 781st 1226 36.3%
2022 23.25 711th 1000 28.9%
2023 23.28 936th 1245 24.8%
2024 17.27 752nd 912 17.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.23 913th 1027 11.1%
2022 32.30 362nd 444 18.5%
2023 38.86 421st 617 31.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.86 365th 975 62.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.19 357th 417 14.4%
2021 26.57 993rd 1201 17.3%
2023 21.22 727th 820 11.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.65 279th 820 66.0%
2022 13.29 592nd 618 4.2%
2023 28.15 844th 1116 24.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.36 465th 1023 54.5%
2019 30.93 568th 862 34.1%
2021 32.94 759th 1219 37.7%
2023 24.38 912th 1219 25.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.72 598th 1032 42.1%
2019 19.57 683rd 850 19.6%
2021 30.65 786th 1220 35.6%
2022 11.07 776th 830 6.5%
2023 22.52 955th 1216 21.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.58 415th 620 33.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.64 666th 895 25.6%
2023 60.35 213th 607 64.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.16 387th 911 57.5%
2019 39.72 404th 709 43.0%
2021 38.46 682nd 1198 43.1%
2023 25.17 911th 1170 22.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.95 516th 720 28.3%
2019 20.58 513th 595 13.8%
2021 27.20 931st 1161 19.8%
2023 10.90 973rd 1024 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Arroyo Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 33.89 462nd 663 30.3%
2010 17.41 621st 692 10.3%
2011 24.48 547th 685 20.1%
2012 9.78 734th 772 4.9%
2013 30.65 607th 787 22.9%
2014 22.62 563rd 690 18.4%
2015 27.46 359th 521 31.1%
2016 36.39 396th 677 41.5%
2017 41.07 349th 695 49.8%
2018 47.54 318th 711 55.3%
2019 29.96 392nd 605 35.2%
2021 34.04 492nd 832 40.9%
2022 32.78 359th 605 40.7%
2023 30.59 546th 854 36.1%
2024 28.78 345th 550 37.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.71 526th 650 19.1%
2023 29.06 298th 384 22.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.08 396th 789 49.8%
2023 32.55 221st 363 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.73 126th 503 75.0%
2023 41.23 372nd 717 48.1%
2024 43.21 140th 320 56.3%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.07 147th 257 42.8%
2023 56.22 16th 64 75.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.20 216th 624 65.4%
2019 37.52 261st 466 44.0%
2021 36.14 462nd 820 43.7%
2023 22.38 638th 806 20.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.88 361st 617 41.5%
2021 35.28 471st 818 42.4%
2023 37.61 431st 810 46.8%
2024 34.52 225th 370 39.2%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.72 344th 404 14.9%
2022 21.82 178th 192 7.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.20 215th 573 62.5%
2023 54.90 142nd 400 64.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.34 182nd 543 66.5%
2019 52.19 154th 387 60.2%
2021 40.94 410th 802 48.9%
2023 34.04 474th 760 37.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Arroyo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.41 310th 436 28.9%
2021 34.12 537th 780 31.2%
2023 20.46 575th 675 14.8%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Open Quote This is the worst school I have put my child in. And the staff and Principal do not care. The leadership is horrible. And the Principal has no respect for parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Arroyo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 532 12 3 31 4 n/a n/a 34 616
1989 565 16 5 37 4 n/a n/a -33 594
1990 553 23 3 34 4 n/a n/a -52 565
1991 531 22 6 39 4 n/a n/a -34 568
1992 545 24 6 39 2 n/a n/a 0 616
1993 558 36 14 61 2 n/a n/a 0 671
1994 566 26 7 57 4 n/a n/a 0 660
1995 529 18 0 65 4 n/a n/a 0 616
1996 529 18 0 65 4 n/a n/a 0 616
1997 556 16 2 55 4 n/a n/a 0 633
1998 543 11 4 58 3 n/a n/a 0 619
1999 444 11 11 66 4 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 428 17 13 79 5 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 401 21 15 83 6 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 317 25 13 103 13 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 317 25 13 103 13 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 293 31 12 109 10 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 259 40 12 120 21 n/a n/a 0 452
2006 262 33 16 159 13 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 249 39 11 194 18 n/a n/a 0 511
2008 254 34 14 249 20 n/a n/a 0 571
2009 232 30 11 238 11 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 213 39 7 201 8 n/a n/a 0 468
2011 178 31 9 162 10 0 2 0 392
2012 177 21 7 173 9 0 3 0 390
2013 213 31 12 222 9 0 9 0 496
2014 233 27 10 242 8 0 21 0 541
2015 241 33 9 285 13 0 18 0 599
2016 231 28 5 284 10 0 25 0 583
2017 220 35 8 288 6 0 23 0 580
2018 214 28 11 287 8 1 21 0 570
2019 206 17 16 296 6 1 26 0 568
2020 206 24 19 298 11 3 36 0 597
2021 176 15 18 264 4 2 26 0 505
2022 163 26 17 265 5 1 21 0 498
2023 165 27 14 277 5 2 27 0 517
2024 173 34 17 288 7 1 23 0 543

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 Arroyo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 29.5 20.8 n/a
1989 594 27.5 21.6 n/a
1990 565 26.0 21.7 n/a
1991 568 27.0 21.0 n/a
1992 616 32.0 19.2 n/a
1993 671 36.0 18.6 n/a
1994 660 36.8 17.9 n/a
1995 616 37.0 16.6 n/a
1996 616 37.0 16.6 n/a
1997 633 36.5 17.3 n/a
1998 619 35.5 17.4 n/a
1999 536 29.0 18.5 n/a
2000 542 33.0 16.4 n/a
2001 526 31.5 16.7 n/a
2002 471 32.0 14.7 39.9
2003 471 32.0 14.7 39.9
2004 455 28.6 15.9 56.3
2005 452 24.3 18.6 61.5
2006 483 28.8 16.8 62.3
2007 511 33.7 15.2 56.2
2008 571 34.1 16.7 60.8
2009 522 34.0 15.4 70.1
2010 468 31.0 15.1 53.6
2011 392 29.0 13.4 65.3
2012 390 29.0 13.4 67.4
2013 496 29.1 16.9 68.8
2014 541 35.3 15.3 76.2
2015 599 36.0 16.6 0
2016 583 39.0 14.9 100
2017 580 38.8 14.9 100
2018 570 39.2 14.5 75.8
2019 568 39.6 14.3 75.9
2020 597 40.5 14.7 80.7
2021 505 35.8 14.1 n/a
2022 498 33.8 14.7 80.7
2023 517 36.0 14.3 80.9
2024 543 34.5 15.7 n/a

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 Arroyo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 29.5 20.8 n/a
1989 594 27.5 21.6 n/a
1990 565 26.0 21.7 n/a
1991 568 27.0 21.0 n/a
1992 616 32.0 19.2 n/a
1993 671 36.0 18.6 n/a
1994 660 36.8 17.9 n/a
1995 616 37.0 16.6 n/a
1996 616 37.0 16.6 n/a
1997 633 36.5 17.3 n/a
1998 619 35.5 17.4 n/a
1999 536 29.0 18.5 n/a
2000 542 33.0 16.4 n/a
2001 526 31.5 16.7 n/a
2002 471 32.0 14.7 39.9
2003 471 32.0 14.7 39.9
2004 455 28.6 15.9 56.3
2005 452 24.3 18.6 61.5
2006 483 28.8 16.8 62.3
2007 511 33.7 15.2 56.2
2008 571 34.1 16.7 60.8
2009 522 34.0 15.4 70.1
2010 468 31.0 15.1 53.6
2011 392 29.0 13.4 65.3
2012 390 29.0 13.4 67.4
2013 496 29.1 16.9 68.8
2014 541 35.3 15.3 76.2
2015 599 36.0 16.6 0
2016 583 39.0 14.9 100
2017 580 38.8 14.9 100
2018 570 39.2 14.5 75.8
2019 568 39.6 14.3 75.9
2020 597 40.5 14.7 80.7
2021 505 35.8 14.1 n/a
2022 498 33.8 14.7 80.7
2023 517 36.0 14.3 80.9
2024 543 34.5 15.7 n/a

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 Arroyo 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 $1,094 (10.8%) $119 (1.2%) $2,306 (22.8%) $7,151 (70.8%) $1,736 (17.2%) $8,886 (88.0%) $10,099
2020 $898 (11.6%) $711 (9.2%) $2,508 (32.3%) $6,056 (78.0%) $96 (1.2%) $6,152 (79.3%) $7,762
2022 $963 (11.0%) $190 (2.2%) $2,115 (24.2%) $6,829 (78.2%) $746 (8.5%) $7,576 (86.8%) $8,728

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arroyo Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 717th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 936th of 1245 Elementary schools
 6.2%
Ranks 392nd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 546th of 854 Middle schools
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Student Body

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Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students568517
 9%
African American1727
 58.8%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian1614
 12.5%
Hispanic296277
 6.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White206165
 19.9%
Two or More Races2627
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%80.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arroyo Elementary School

Students at Arroyo Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 32% White, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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

High : Moon Valley High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 543 students attended Arroyo Elementary School.

Arroyo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Arizona elementary schools.


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