Serving 978 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Country Meadows Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Country Meadows Elementary School's student population of 978 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Country Meadows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Country Meadows Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1283 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
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 Country Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Country Meadows Elementary School is ranked #1283 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Country Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Country Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Mirage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Country Meadows Elementary School?
978 students attend Country Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Country Meadows Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 Country Meadows Elementary School?
Country Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Country Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Country Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Country Meadows Elementary School part of?
Country Meadows Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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