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Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District

1617 S 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043-7717
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District 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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,511 students in Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District. 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) School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
3,511 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#537 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
35%
19%
40%
8%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
81%
48%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
4%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,131 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,636 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,131
$11,421
Spending / Student
$10,636
$11,323

Best Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sun Canyon School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8150 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscano Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 S 79th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6707 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Western Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Sunridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6244 W Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Maria Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7250 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #77.
Fowler Elementary School District Virtual Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2400
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #88.
Western Valley Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6250 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 707-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,511 students.
What is the rank of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District is ranked #528 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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) School District?
81% of Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District students are Hispanic, 11% 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) School District?
Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Fowler Elementary District (4273) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,636 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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