Top Rankings
Littleton Elementary District (4278) 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 10 public schools serving 6,206 students in Littleton Elementary District (4278). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Littleton Elementary District (4278) have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
10 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
6,206 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
n/a
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Littleton Elementary District (4278), 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
#401 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
77%
49%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
6%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,229 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 $8,225 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,229
$11,551
Spending / Student
$8,225
$11,452
Best Littleton Elementary District (4278) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Gr: K-8 | 914 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Lesd Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S 107th Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-5600
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Gr: K-8 | 893 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Tres Rios Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5025 S 103rd Ave
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-6300
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S 103rd Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6400
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6400
Gr: K-8 | 811 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
12050 W. Broadway Ave
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6500
Cashion, AZ 85329
(623) 478-6500
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) manages 10 public schools serving 6,206 students.
What is the rank of Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
Littleton Elementary District (4278) is ranked #412 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 Littleton Elementary District (4278)?
77% of Littleton Elementary District (4278) students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Littleton Elementary District (4278)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,225 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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