Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Countryside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Countryside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Countryside Elementary School's student population of 590 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Countryside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Countryside Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
40%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countryside Elementary School's ranking?
Countryside Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Countryside Elementary School often compared to?
Countryside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashton Ranch Middle School, West Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Countryside Elementary School?
590 students attend Countryside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Countryside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Countryside Elementary School offer ?
Countryside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Countryside Elementary School part of?
Countryside Elementary School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
In what neighborhood is Countryside Elementary School located?
Countryside Elementary School is located in the Ashton Ranch neighborhood of Surprise, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Ashton Ranch.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The teachers in this school are by far the worse teachers that I have ever delt with in anyother Dysart school. Their attitudes are very poor when dealing with not only their students but the parents as well. I have even thought about moving, just so my kids would no longer have to attend Countryside Elementry School.
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