Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bagdad Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bagdad Elementary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Mascot
Sultans
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Colors
White, Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Bagdad Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bagdad Elementary School is 0.59, which is less 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
#642 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bagdad Elementary School's ranking?
Bagdad Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bagdad Elementary School often compared to?
Bagdad Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dan Hinton Accommodation School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Bagdad Elementary School?
312 students attend Bagdad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bagdad Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bagdad Elementary School?
Bagdad Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bagdad Elementary School offer ?
Bagdad Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bagdad Elementary School part of?
Bagdad Elementary School is part of Bagdad Unified District (4468) School District.
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