Top Rankings
Fowler Elementary District (4273) 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 8 public schools serving 3,645 students in Fowler Elementary District (4273). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Fowler Elementary District (4273) have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
3,645 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fowler Elementary District (4273), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#492 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
80%
49%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
4%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,245 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,722
$11,551
Spending / Student
$10,245
$11,452
Best Fowler Elementary District (4273) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sun Canyon School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8150 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6707 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Tuscano Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 S 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Western Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Sunridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6244 W Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7250 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Gr: K-8
Rank: #88.
Western Valley Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) manages 8 public schools serving 3,645 students.
What is the rank of Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) is ranked #514 out of 602 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 Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
80% of Fowler Elementary District (4273) students are Hispanic, 12% 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 Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Fowler Elementary District (4273)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,245 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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