For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 839 students in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
839 Students
1,123,989 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)90-94%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
60%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,025 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,996 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,025
$11,421
Spending / Student
$14,996
$11,323
Best Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6849 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5148 S Coronado School Dr
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) manages 3 public schools serving 839 students.
What is the rank of Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) is ranked #249 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
60% of Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,996 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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