At a glance
Reported students
297
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
Arlington Elementary School: 297 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Arlington Elementary School
Arlington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Arlington. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Arlington Elementary District (4274). NCES reports 297 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (33.3%). English learners represent 18.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Arlington Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.3%
- Hispanic65%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Arlington Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winters Well Elementary School Elementary · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–05 | 663 | 5.2 mi |
| Palo Verde Elementary School Elementary · Palo Verde Elementary District (4275) | PK–08 | 482 | 8 mi |
| West-MEC - Tonopah Valley High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 07–12 | 0 | 9.6 mi |
| Tonopah Valley High School High · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | 07–12 | 869 | 9.6 mi |
| Ruth Fisher Middle School Other · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–12 | 745 | 9.6 mi |
| Saddle Mountain Online Academy Other · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | KG–12 | 0 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Elementary School
What grades does Arlington Elementary School serve?
Arlington Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Arlington Elementary District (4274).
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School reported 297 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 277 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 297 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arlington Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arlington Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Arlington Elementary District (4274) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Arlington Elementary School in?
Arlington Elementary School is part of Arlington Elementary District (4274), based in Arlington, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arlington Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Winters Well Elementary School (5.2 mi), Palo Verde Elementary School (8 mi), West-MEC - Tonopah Valley High School (9.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.